The Savage Number: How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

The Savage Number is a clear and concise reference for my financial decisions; Terry Savage really lays out the numbers. With so many financial advisers' books on the market, I chose "The Savage Number" because she referenced many resources other than herself. Specifically, the "Beyond the Basics" chapter made me consider my future thoroughly.

At a time when the majority of the employed are very aware of the limited funds available through Social Security or savings accounts, Savage offers a timely and important overview of options accessible to individuals in all phases of life.

When it comes to retirement planning this is the book that answers all of your questions. It really gives a great guide on how you can successfully plan for your retirement. It's great to have a book that really can tell you honestly how to plan/manage your money so that you can truly acheive your ideal retirement lifestyle.

Even though I am not yet old enough for much of the advice given in this book, it helped me begin planning for my future. I purchased this book because I was completely lost when my coworkers talked about retirement but after reading this I now feel like I have a much stronger grasp on how to effectively save.

I've been an avid reader of Terry Savage's column in the Chicago Sun Times for years, so when I saw her book I thought "Let's see what she has for me now." Just as I had hoped, her book provides the same great advice as her columns, and with the same easy to understand language for people like me who need help when it comes to organizing a solid retirement strategy. Here's a tip when reading... There are several good websites that she recommends, so have a pen and paper handy, mark your pages to go back to later, or simply read close to your computer to check out all of the great resources in the book.