I was very excited to see my first article published in the esteemed publication, Retirement Weekly, a MarketWatch premium newsletter published by Dow Jones & Co. I have been invited to write about women’s issues around retirement, and since it’s “IRA Season”, the first article is about the hidden importance of IRAs for married women. It appeared in the March 10, 2017 … [Read more...] about IRAs for Married Women: The Hidden Importance We Often Overlook
Learn to Navigate the SSA Website
This Scavenger Hunt Helps You Find the Social Security Information You Need Online It is shocking to hear the number of misconceptions people have around Social Security. Among them are that you can claim at 62 and get a bump up at Full Retirement Age. Not so. Another is that divorced spouses cannot claim on an ex-spouse. But, if you meet certain rules, you sure … [Read more...] about Learn to Navigate the SSA Website
Create Structure to Your Retirement Days – and A Little Style
Boomers getting ready to retire tend to fall into three distinct categories: 1) those who are so excited they count down the days; 2) those who are terrified and dread the mere thought of not having anywhere to go; and 3) those who pretend they will never retire. They each have their charm and perspectives. But, one common, overarching theme is that preparing to step off … [Read more...] about Create Structure to Your Retirement Days – and A Little Style
Holiday Happenings In My Retirement Kitchen
All too soon the holidays were upon me this year. So much to do, so little time! With all the craziness of working on the renovations for our new house, the focus was on getting my retirement kitchen up and running in time for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. The kids were coming home and the annual holiday cookie baking had to get done. It was time to get ready for … [Read more...] about Holiday Happenings In My Retirement Kitchen
Headline: Advisors’ Female Clients Will Face Higher Retiree Health Costs
As an advocate for women’s retirement success, Marcia contributed to a health care costs study produced by HealthView Services. She and HVS CEO, Ron Mastrogiovanni, presented the issues of higher health care costs to Mary Beth Franklin of InvestmentNews. Read the article in InvestmentNews. … [Read more...] about Headline: Advisors’ Female Clients Will Face Higher Retiree Health Costs
