The Retirement Myth by Craig S. Karpel

The Retirement Myth: What You Must Know Now to Prosper in the Coming Meltdown of Job Security, Pension Plans, Social Security, the Stock Market, Housing Prices, and More

by Craig S. Karpel

In this startling and provocative book, award-winning investigative journalist Craig S. Karpel presents a powerful case that the traditional idea of retirement is a myth. Marshaling a persuasive array of facts and figures, he offers startling proof that our generation will not have the same financial security as our parents' generation.

Karpel predicts a "Great Depreciation" on the horizon, fueled by the shrinkage of Social Security, the collapse of pension plans, and the long-term decline of both the housing and stock markets. Combined with the fact that people are living longer than ever before, these factors, he argues, could throw masses of Americans into a state of financial crisis.

However, The Retirement Myth is more than a warning—it is a practical guide filled with invaluable resources and advice. Karpel shows readers how to thrive in this new economic landscape by revealing:

• Which industries and countries to invest in for maximum return.
• Which skills to hone to ensure you remain employable in any economic climate.
• How to expand your consciousness and societal perspective to celebrate the wisdom that only aging can bring.

This book offers a wake-up call and a blueprint for a new way of thinking about life, work, and financial security in a rapidly changing world.