Book Description

Mike Martinez was not yet old enough to completely understand his first lesson in retirement planning when his mother lost her job at a meat-packing plant and, with it, a company pension she would have qualified for had she worked just two more years. In time, Mike learned how the hardship created by the plant's layoffs affected the family's finances. The situation eventually convinced Mike to launch a career in retirement planning and help people attempt to realize their dreams and ambitions. In his first two decades advising workers from the public and private sectors, Mike Martinez became increasingly aware of potential errors in pensions. Mike dedicated his efforts and that of The Pension Group to becoming a "pension visionary," detecting problems that could cost retirees thousands of dollars in benefits. His book, "Retire Financially Free: Are You Retirement Ready?" seeks to inspire workers to learn responsible methods for protecting their pensions and building wealth through other means. While Mike specifically addresses pensions, he also stresses the value of 401(k) programs. Mike shares financial advice through his radio show, "Your Money Matters." Media outlets across America have invited Mike to share his thoughts on retirement planning. In addition, he regularly tours the country on speaking engagements, including business forums at Harvard University."Retire Financially Free" attempts to break down potential mistakes that could cost workers the pension benefits they deserve. Also, readers are encouraged to write down their own observations through interactive questions posed at the end of several chapters. Once you read Mike's pointers, you will have a better answer for the question, "Are You Retirement Ready?"