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“I’m Not Making Dinner…I’m Looking For Polar Bears!”

June 20, 2017 by Marcia Mantell

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, called etc.  The chef is a regional gastronomic guru and she has a loyal following.  Her larger restaurant, Etch, is a culinary success, and this newer location was … [Read more...] about “I’m Not Making Dinner…I’m Looking For Polar Bears!”

April is National “Everything Financial Month”

April 27, 2017 by Marcia Mantell

Have you noticed how every month is a National "something" month, and how every day has become a national “something else” day?  Many bring awareness to a topic and breaks through the clutter of too much of everything.  Other times, these national <fill in the blank> days are just silly and add humor to a long day.  Whatever you think of them, they have become part of the … [Read more...] about April is National “Everything Financial Month”

IRAs for Married Women: The Hidden Importance We Often Overlook

March 27, 2017 by Marcia Mantell

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

Learning to Love Investing Is Like Learning to Love Football

October 1, 2016 by Marcia Mantell

You’ve heard the phrases “you can’t win if you don’t play” and “the rich get richer”.  They are 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.  But, they've been learning to love investing and the results … [Read more...] about Learning to Love Investing Is Like Learning to Love Football

Seize the Opportunities – Even After You Turn 60

September 20, 2016 by Marcia Mantell

Becoming a successful investor is one thing. But, 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. Here, investors get better results when choosing individual stocks. More … [Read more...] about Seize the Opportunities – Even After You Turn 60

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If your kitchen is anything like mine, it’s the place everyone gathers to talk about their day, share special moments, and ask important questions. And to see what’s cooking.

For me, there is a strong connection between preparing meals and planning retirement. Both need certain ingredients, recipes to follow, and getting the timing just right.

My motto to live by: If you can make a lasagna, you can create a plan for retirement.

Look for an invitation to join me at my kitchen table where retirement is always on the menu.

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Flip through these blog posts and you’ll find:

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