Category: Boomers in Action
10 Things We’ve Learned on our “Next 10 Adventure”
| December 28, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
Eighteen months ago, Dan and I took a big (and some would say “crazy”) leap by moving from the house where we raised our girls to “the country”. Okay, it’s really just down the highway a bit to Hanover, MA, and not to Oklahoma! We managed to start downsizing (a “limited downsizing”), bought a fixer-upper, […] more
Thanksgiving Parade Surprise: Baby Boomer Drum & Bugle Corps Members!
| November 23, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved going to a parade. It doesn’t really matter if it’s a small town parade or a fancy one with all kinds of floats and fanfare. It can be a 4th of July parade, a homecoming parade, or an Easter parade. The crown jewel of parades is, of course, […] more
Retirement Doesn’t Have to Be Fancy. “I Just Want Some Victuals on the Table.”
| November 11, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
Working for 45 years is a big deal. That’s a lot of years in the rear view mirror. By age 60, working people are often tired; by 65 they are downright exhausted. It’s especially hard for people who have spent those 45 years on their feet. Martha is one such person, a delightful woman who […] more
Headline: The Best Kept Secret in Town: Your Local Council on Aging (aka Senior Centers)
| September 7, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action, In the News |
Featured in Retirement Weekly, a MarketWatch premium newsletter published by Dow Jones & Co, Marcia explores the wide-range of offerings for seniors in local communities’ Councils on Aging. Read the full article on Marcia’s blog: Boomer Retirement Briefs> more
Overcoming “Ladies’ Liabilities” in Retirement Planning
| July 18, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
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 […] more
“I’m Not Making Dinner…I’m Looking For Polar Bears!”
| June 20, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
One of the fun things about traveling is that you meet such interesting people who are doing fun things in retirement. While in Tennessee, I by chance went to one of the trendier restaurants, etc. The chef is a regional gastronomic guru and she has a loyal following. Her larger restaurant, Etch, is a culinary […] more
Women Make History for Women’s Retirement Security
| May 10, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
It wasn’t all that long ago that women who stayed home to raise their children could not save for retirement. By law. IRAs were originally set up to offer an additional savings option for workers. Moms and homemakers simply weren’t considered “workers”. In a small way, I wanted to pay tribute to a few of […] more
April is National “Everything Financial” Month
| April 27, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
Have you noticed how every month is a National “something” month, and how every day has become a national “something else” day? The goal is a good one, bringing awareness to a broad group of people and breaking through the clutter of too much of everything. Other times, these national <fill in the blank> days […] more
The Hidden Importance of IRAs for Married Women
| March 27, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
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 having IRAs for married […] more
Creating a Style and Structure to Your Retirement Days
| January 3, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action, Retirement Resources |
Boomers getting ready to retire tend to fall into three distinct categories: those who are so excited they are counting down the days, those who are terrified and dreading the mere thought of not having anywhere to go, and those who are pretending that they are not ever going to retire. They each have […] more