This year was starting out with a bang. It was filled with travel and trips, presentations and podcasts. By early February, my calendar was booked through December with conferences and events. It was particularly exciting that Jean Chatzky invited me to be a guest on her podcast, HerMoney. Yes, THAT Jean Chatzky. Of Today Show fame, financial author and … [Read more...] about Talking with Jean Chatzky: What Women Need to Know about Social Security
When is Social Security Going Bankrupt?
In a word: Never. It’s been an amazing thing to watch. We're living in a global pandemic and experiencing a wild economic showdown. Daily news is crazy. One topic that caught my attention was the speed at which the media started covering the pending demise of Social Security. I can’t count how many times I’ve been asked, “When is Social Security … [Read more...] about When is Social Security Going Bankrupt?
The CARES Act and retirement accounts: changes in the COVID-19 era
Except for the few who were born around 1918 during the height of the influenza epidemic, we’ve never encountered such a public health crisis as COVID-19. I truly hope you and all your family members are safe and healthy. And, that you are making a successful transition to your “new normal.” From my home office, I can say that my family is well and we’re slowly … [Read more...] about The CARES Act and retirement accounts: changes in the COVID-19 era
In the News
Journalists across the country interview Marcia Mantell for insights about a wide-range of retirement topics. Various publications request that Marcia contribute to their publication as a guest columnist. And, podcasts and radio shows are great ways to hear what Marcia’s been talking about. Marcia is well-known for bringing dry, jargon-laden, technical retirement language … [Read more...] about In the News
For Women
Is retirement different for women? How about Social Security? The short answer is YES. And for so many different reasons. Not the least of which is that women will live longer than most men. We need to be prepared for that very fact. Women from coast to coast need more information about planning for their retirement and financial security. … [Read more...] about For Women
