Books by Mike Kojonen

Can valuable insights on understanding and planning for retirement with Quilly Award winning Author, Mike Kojonen’s informative books, Navigating Retirement in the New Economy and Momma’s Secret Recipe for Retirement Success.

Navigating Retirement in the New Economy

A definitive guide for retiring well

Explore personalized retirement planning insights from ‘Navigating Retirement in the New Economy‘ by Mike Kojonen, including strategies like fixed index annuities (FIAs).

Download a FREE exclusive chapter written by Principal Preservation’s Founder & President Mike Kojonen.

Momma's Secret Recipe for Retirement Success

Get the Truth About Risk, the Stock Market, Fees, and Annuities.

Momma’s Secret Recipe reveals the key to creating a successful retirement plan, which may seem just as elusive and mysterious as that favorite recipe Momma used to make!

Download a FREE exclusive chapter written by Principal Preservation’s Founder & President Mike Kojonen.

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