Category: Boomers in Action
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
Learning to Love Investing Is Like Learning to Love Football
| October 1, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
You’ve heard the phrases “you can’t win if you don’t play” and “the rich get richer”. It’s true. Those with money are playing the game of investing and are using what they have to increase wealth through exposure to the market. Successful investors understand there’s a catch: when you invest, you could lose. That’s a […] more
Seize Your Opportunities – Even After You Turn 60
| September 20, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
Becoming a successful investor is one thing. Building your own investment analysis and research company, well now, that is a different thing altogether. Meet Sandy Chaikin. She is the co-founder of Chaikin Analytics, a ground-breaking stock research & analysis company that helps investors get better results when choosing individual stocks. Sandy and her husband, Marc, […] more
From Fire Fighter to Ferryman: A Reinvented Retirement
| May 18, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
I got off a recent flight to Cleveland and hopped in a cab to my hotel. The cab driver (ferryman) was delightful, welcoming and warm, clearly loving his city. It was easy to strike up a conversation… Turns out Jerald was from the San Francisco Bay area. He was a fire fighter for 20 years […] more
