Countdown to Financial Freedom: Your Path to a More Meaningful, Active, and Vibrant Retirement

"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?(TM)

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(TM) 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.

Mark Avallone is the founder and President of Potomac Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent financial advisory firm, serving clients through holistic financial planning and wealth management. Avallone writes on a variety of financial topics, and his contributions have appeared in the Wall Street Journal as well as in Forbes where he is a regular contributor. His insights have also appeared in USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, The Washington Post, and other leading publications. Mark and his wife, Christine, reside in the Washington, DC, area with their daughter Abigail.