Retirement isn’t a passive ending—it’s an active beginning. That’s the core message of Retirement Is a Contact Sport, the compelling new guide by James J. (Jim) Kinzer, a retired financial advisor who brings over 45 years of experience to bear on one of life’s most misunderstood transitions.
In this refreshingly candid and down-to-earth book, Kinzer explores the real challenges and opportunities of retirement—financial, emotional, and practical. Retirement Is a Contact Sport is not just another manual filled with impersonal numbers and generic checklists; it’s a relatable, accessible, and deeply personal roadmap for anyone nearing or already navigating the retirement journey.
With chapters such as To Quit…Or Not to Quit, Everyday Concerns for Retirees, Using Your Savings, and To Give…Or Not to Give, Kinzer dives into the full retirement experience—from managing savings, Social Security, and Medicare, to understanding the emotional weight of leaving a career behind. He also offers guidance on end-of-life planning, long-term care, and estate matters, including powers of attorney, wills and trusts, and choosing beneficiaries.
This book is rooted in both Kinzer’s 30+ years of helping clients prepare for retirement as a licensed financial advisor and his own 15+ years of living the retirement lifestyle. It’s a unique blend of practical wisdom and personal perspective, showing readers how to transform retirement from a feared phase into the most rewarding chapter of life.
Critically acclaimed by Literary Titan, the book has been praised for its “realistic perspective,” “practical solutions,” and Kinzer’s “refreshingly down-to-earth” style. “Retirement is not a passive phase of life but an active, ongoing process that requires planning, adaptation, and engagement,” says the review. Kinzer’s approachable tone and firsthand experience make this a standout resource for retirees, pre-retirees, and financial professionals alike.
Whether you’re trying to decide when to retire, wondering how to live within your means, or figuring out how to maintain purpose and joy without a 9-to-5, Retirement Is a Contact Sport offers the clarity and encouragement you need. This book doesn’t just prepare you for retirement—it prepares you to thrive in it.
Available now on Kindle and in paperback on Amazon.
About the Author
James J. (Jim) Kinzer is a retired financial advisor and insurance agent with over 30 years of professional experience in guiding individuals through the complexities of retirement planning. For the past 15 years, he has lived the retired life he once helped others prepare for, offering him a unique dual perspective as both advisor and participant in the retirement journey.
Kinzer holds full securities licenses and spent decades counseling clients on financial strategies, insurance, estate planning, and risk management. His deep understanding of the emotional and logistical challenges surrounding retirement inspired him to write Retirement Is a Contact Sport—a practical, personal, and empowering guide based on real-world experience and observations.
Kinzer continues to advocate for proactive retirement planning and believes that retirement, when approached with preparation and purpose, can be the most enjoyable phase of life.
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