The Great Escape (Paperback) By John White – This book is a guide to planning early retirement, which is split into three main sections. Section one gives the reader an overview of planning for an early retirement. The author looks at financial forecasting and explains what financial entitlements there are. In addition it helps the reader face up to fears and misgivings surrounding early retirement. Section two gives tips and guidance on what happens when you leave and what you need to consider if you have any relocation plans. There is useful advice on how to look after your health and what to do in your spare time. The final section looks at the financing of early retirement, advising you how to chooses tax advantageous investments and avoid common financial pitfalls. There is a special section on women and pensions, with a list of contact details for useful organizations.‘This book is an invaluable aid to those aiming to shake off the shackles of 9 to 5employment. The sooner you read it, the sooner you can start planning.’Graham Hooper, Director of Savings & Investments, Chase de Vere‘This book covers the full range of issues that you need to look at when consideringearly retirement. It is a clear exposition of your financial options and an essential readfor those with the foresight to manage the transition successfully.’Clive Scott-Hopkins, Director of Towry Law Financial Services Ltd‘A unique and overdue book. A refreshing and sound guide to anyone with a retirementhorizon in mind. Gives sound pre- and post-retirement advice. You shouldn’t getretirement wrong if you read this book.’Peter Hargreaves, Director, Hargreaves LansdownDO YOU DREAM OF RETIRING EARLY AND LEAVING THE RAT RACE BEHIND?ARE YOU BEING OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY BUT ARE UNSUREWHETHER TO TAKE IT?DO YOU WONDER HOW TO PLAN YOUR ‘GREAT ESCAPE’?HAVE YOU ACCEPTED EARLY RETIREMENT AND NOWHAVE TO MAKE IT FULFILLING?If you are one of the many thousands whose answer is ‘yes’,then this book is for you!The Great Escape is an accessible guide to planning early retirement.Practical and inspirational, it will show you:what your key considerations should behow to achieve a fulfilling and financially secure futurehow to find new ways of working and enjoying yourselfhow to look after and improve your healthhow to find a suitable base for your idyllhow to understand and choose suitable investmentshow to make investments on preferential termswhich firms and organisations can help you.
