The Retirement Plan Solution: The Reinvention of Defined Contribution: 489 (Wiley Finance) - Hardcover

Ezra, Don; Collie, Bob; Smith, Matthew X.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047039885X ISBN 13: 9780470398852

Publisher: Wiley, 2009

Synopsis

An effective answer to today's retirement planning dilemma Since the 1980s, most employers have moved from defined benefit plans (DB) to defined contribution (DC) plans. The Retirement Plan Solution puts this inevitable transition into a global perspective and discusses what it means for those planning their retirement. This book provides a clear twofold solution to the problems that have popped up with the defined contribution plan. The first solution addresses the accumulation process in which the retiree is making and saving his or her money during the working years. The second solution addresses the decumulation process in which the retiree is spending his or her money during the retirement years. Don Ezra (New York, NY) is Global Director of Investment Strategy for Russell Investments. Bob Collie (Tacoma, WA) is Director of Investment Strategy for Russell Investments. Matthew X. Smith (Tacoma, WA) is Managing Director of Retirement Services for Russell Investments.

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Review:

'...the book's positive and inspiring message is one the UK would do well to head.' (Pensions Age, September 2009).

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Praise For The Retirement Plan Solution

"Short, clear, complete, and always interesting. Best book on DC plans and what we should do–now."
Charles D. Ellis, author, Winning the Loser′s Game

"At a time when the world is in turmoil, along with retirement expectations, the authors have hit a home run. After reading this book, I have a plan. Read it for your path to retirement security."
Dallas Salisbury, President and CEO, Employee Benefit Research Institute

"The Retirement Plan Solution offers a refreshing and provocative perspective on how to assess retirement needs, save to meet these needs, and manage the retirement payout process. In this time of financial turmoil, employees, plan sponsors, and financial advisors will find this highly practical resource volume both useful and humorous."
Olivia S. Mitchell, Director, Pension Research Council, Wharton School

"The Retirement Plan Solution is a map to the future of 401(k) retirement plans. But it is not just a theoretical view of what could be. Instead, the authors describe the needs and trends that are already here, and then describe the changes that are developing to meet those needs. It is about the tomorrow that is happening today."
Fred Reish, Managing Director, Reish Luftman Reicher & Cohen

"The respected authors have created a readable, timely, and very helpful book on all aspects of retirement planning. The suggestions are practical, the information is concise, and the book is highly recommended for anyone that is interested in sound financial planning."
Moshe A. Milevsky, PhD, Finance Professor, York University, Toronto, Canada

"This is a must–read for people working in the retirement industry, as well as those who simply care about how to improve their chance of reaching a financially secure retirement. In a clear and simple fashion, the authors deliver one of the best books to date on inefficiencies in the current DC plan and potential improvements."
Peng Chen, President, Ibbotson Associates

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 047039885X
• ISBN 13: 9780470398852
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256