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A woman’s approach to planning her retirement

March is Women’s History Month A woman’s approach to planning her retirement has always been different from a man’s approach. That’s not to say that men aren’t doing a good job. But rather a fact that men and women approach most things differently. Women’s opportunities to own and manage their own finances is a recent development, largely thanks to some…

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COBRA Coverage after Age 65 – It Doesn’t Really Work

One of the most misunderstood aspects of working after age 65 is how long you can stay on COBRA. The short answer is: Not. At. All. Practically speaking, COBRA coverage after age 65 does not provide you with health insurance.…

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Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period is Here

Time to Reshop Your Part D Plan for 2026 I left Dunkin’ Donuts this morning with a medium hot coffee on a blustery fall day. Two construction workers walked behind me, laughing. One of them said that when he retires,…

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What’s Cookin’?

If your kitchen is anything like mine, it’s the place everyone gathers to talk about their day, share special moments, and ask important questions. And to see what’s cooking.

There’s a strong connection between preparing meals and planning retirement. Both need certain ingredients, recipes to follow, and timing that’s just right.

My motto to live by: "If you can make a lasagna, you can create a retirement plan."

In the "Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen" section, you’ll find fun ways to think about your retirement and get some of my favorite recipes. Just for fun!

Retirement workbook by retirement expert Marcia Mantel

So, you want to retire…

…don’t forget that planning your retirement is not a weekend project. I’ve talked to thousands of people who really want to retire but don’t know where to start.

I’ve written 4 books to help you learn more, plan better, and navigate confidently. This is where you want to start.

Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt
Creating Your Medicare Recipe
Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan
What’s the Deal with Retirement for Women?

Order your copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Checklist for social security for divorced individuals

Reinventing Retirement?

Boomer Retirement Briefs is your go-to blog for fun ideas and new ways to reinvent retirement.

As an author and presenter, I meet so many interesting people at different stages of retirement. Their innovative ideas and approaches inspire me. They also tell me where they get tripped up.

To help you avoid some tricky areas, look through the blog posts for free resources you can use. You’ll find:

Social Security checklists
Medicare cost planners
Action plans
and more...