Free Retirement Readiness Matrix Workbook Ready for Immediate Download

The Retirement Readiness Matrix(tm) workbook, a highly informative 125+ page resource to help those within 15 years of retirement think more effectively about retirement, and in turn, make more effective decisions.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) January 19, 2006 -- Independent Fiduciary and Certified Retirement Counselor Matthew D. Hutcheson announced today the release of The Retirement Readiness Matrix(tm), a tool in the form of a 125+ page workbook, to facilitate sound and constructive retirement related thinking.

Hutcheson asserts that there is a direct correlation between the quality of ones thinking, and the quality of their ultimate retirement. "Quality thinking is a skill that is developed through practice." Hutcheson suggests. "The Retirement Readiness Matrix(tm) provides the framework from which to begin the process of thinking more constructively."

2006 is a landmark year, as it is the year the first of 73 million Baby Boomers begin turning age 60. By some estimates, up to 40 percent of these will not enjoy a traditional retirement for a variety of reasons - the foremost being they were unable to ask themselves critical questions and challenge their behaviors, views, traditions, habits, perceptions and understandings. Many simply don't know where to start, and others are don't understand they may need to make course corrections to end up where they believe they are heading.

Hutcheson clarified by stating that, "the Retirement Readiness Matrix(tm) is an extremely simple tool to use. It is largely philosophical in nature, and helps individuals navigate the way to their desired destination."

The workbook can be downloaded from www.retirementhourblog.com, www.retirementhour.com or http://www.americasretirementcoach.com/rrmatrix/rrmatrix_workbook_v2006.1.pdf

About Matthew D. Hutcheson

Matthew D. Hutcheson is a professional, independent retirement plan fiduciary whose clients include 401(k) and other qualified retirement plans sponsored by publicly traded NYSE and NASDAQ corporations. He also provides consulting and coaching to qualified plan sponsors of all sizes, as well as individuals, couples and groups. Mr. Hutcheson has a Masters Degree in Financial Services, a number of graduate certificates and is a Certified Pension Consultant and Certified Retirement Counselor.

About The Retirement Hour

"The Retirement Hour with Matt Hutcheson™" is an informational, uplifting, and educational radio show exclusively about preparing for retirement. It's also the nation's ONLY show of it's kind and you are invited to call Thursdays 4 to 6PM Pacific / 7 to 9PM Eastern at 1-866-MD-HUTCH (634-8824)! Hosted by America’s Retirement Coach™, Matt Hutcheson! Visit www.theretirementhour.com to tune in or for more information.

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