I know and respect Mark Avallone. So it is not surprising that I found his book to be quite well done. It deserves a wide audience. George Connolly, President and CEO, Securian Financial Services What Is Your Unique Formula?? Your financial clock is ticking, and you’re running out of time to pursue your desired retirement. Whether you’re a Millennial, Gen Xer, or Baby Boomer, the bite of bear markets, inflation, taxes, and higher health care costs is making the seconds tick even faster. In his Countdown to Financial Freedom, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER? practitioner and Forbes contributor, Mark Avallone, offers bold and practical guidance to help you pursue your ideal retirement and financial freedom. In this refreshing, easy-to-read book, Avallone presents a decade-by-decade guide for everyone whether you’re just starting out, entering your peak earning years, or about to retire. Regardless of your current financial position, you’ll find Your Unique Formula for determining a clear path to your retirement. Drawing on stories of people who have overcome financial setbacks, Avallone explains strategies like how to avoid the destructive forces of the 3 D’s?disability, divorce, or death of partner?which can ravage even the most sound financial plan. In Countdown to Financial Freedom, you will see how an award-winning financial advisor clearly communicates ideas and strategies for people of all ages.