Brief description of the book: Now, more than before, the responsibility of our retirement is clearly in our hands, bringing up difficult questions to answer.

Whether it’s lackluster returns, high fees, unnecessary taxes, not maximizing income, or other important issues, The Most Common Mistakes cover the most critical investment and financial planning to avoid them.

About the Author:A native of Long Island, New York, Alan Haft is a nationally recognized investment advisor who has been featured in a wide variety of media outlets including Money Magazine, Forbes, Morningstar, BusinessWeek, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and many others.

Alan’s financial columns have appeared in a wide variety of newspapers around the country, and his innovative blog on income planning and wealth management has become a heavily trafficked website. Alan reaches an even wider audience as author of three books: “The 10 Most Common Mistakes People Make With Their Money and How To Avoid Them,” “The Haft of It” and “You Can Never Be Too Rich: Essential Investment Advice You Cannot Afford To Overlook.” His investment seminars across the country continue to be a popular draw for people of all ages eager to take control of their financial futures.

Prior to forming Haft Financial, Alan launched a media firm with Oscar-nominated actor James Woods, and served as President of a multinational corporation in Zurich, Switzerland that he helped take public.