Set It & Forget It

I’ll admit: I groaned when I saw yet another retirement book. But *Set It & Forget It* won me over in the first 10 minutes. Kotler’s approach is refreshingly *anti-guru*—no get-rich-quick promises, just a relentless focus on removing friction. The chapter on ‘autopilot investing’ alone is worth the listen, breaking down how to leverage target-date funds and robo-advisors without needing a finance degree. Marlowe’s delivery is pitch-perfect: she speeds up during tactical sections (like setting up auto-transfers) to mirror the urgency, then slows for the ‘why it matters’ moments. A smart choice for an audiobook where *action* is the point. My two quibbles: First, the tax-strategy section feels rushed—Kotler glosses over Roth vs. Traditional IRA nuances that could trip up listeners. Second, the production occasionally cuts between chapters a beat too abruptly, jarring you out of the flow. But these are minor grips. The real triumph? By the end, you’ll have a *specific* plan—not just hope. It’s the financial equivalent of a Marie Kondo declutter: swift, empowering, and weirdly satisfying. If you’ve ever stared at a retirement calculator and felt your soul leave your body, this is your antidote.