Boomer Retirement Briefs™

How Boomers Are Reshaping and Redefining "Retirement"

Marcia Mantell

Protect Your Social Security Number: Four Important Tips

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Freezing Your Credit Does Not Protect Your Social Security Number In light of breaches at major credit reporting agencies and at many places we shop, it’s extremely important to note that freezing your credit account and taking extra steps to monitor credit history do nothing to protect your Social Security number. Your Social Security Number (SSN) is the cornerstone of … [Read more...] about Protect Your Social Security Number: Four Important Tips

Your Local Council on Aging (aka Senior Centers)

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The Best Kept Secret in Town Did you know that September is Senior Center month all across America? And, that your local Council on Aging is part of a Federal program to provide important services to those 60 and older in your community? Even more, did you know that over 80% of the users of Senior Centers are women? And in many communities, it’s 90% or more? Women … [Read more...] about Your Local Council on Aging (aka Senior Centers)

Risky Recipes: Trying to Time the Market

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Food for Thought from Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen I gave a presentation about getting ready to retire and how to create income throughout retirement. Afterwards, a gentleman raised his hand and asked an interesting question. “The market just hit an all-time high again today.  How much longer will the rise continue and when will the next recession hit?  When … [Read more...] about Risky Recipes: Trying to Time the Market

Overcoming “Ladies’ Liabilities” in Retirement Planning

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For many women, planning for the financial side of retirement falls to the very bottom of their priority list.  Not even ironing or cleaning up after a big Thanksgiving dinner is lower on the list.  But ignoring the realities of planning for retirement doesn’t make the problem go away, and can often make it so much worse. But, it's time to take charge! Recognizing … [Read more...] about Overcoming “Ladies’ Liabilities” in Retirement Planning