Category: For Women
My 1st book: What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women?
| August 17, 2015 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women |
When I was 10, my family moved from upstate New York to Harrodsburg – the birthplace of Kentucky. It was a small town in the central Bluegrass Region, right in the heart of horse country. James Harrod (a compatriot of Daniel Boone) founded the town back in 1774. It was the first permanent settlement west […] more
Divorce and Retirement: 5 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid
| May 12, 2019 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women |
Divorce is an emotional, financial, and draining process. Add to the mix that the tax rules for alimony payments changed after almost eight decades as of January 2019. This rocked the boat for many divorced or divorcing individuals. For those who are dealing with divorce and retirement, it may be helpful to recognize and avoid […] more
Boomer Women and Their Money: A Complicated Past
| March 30, 2019 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women |
Three women friends sat behind me on a flight to Tampa recently. I was minding my own business, reading Heartland, a book about one woman’s journey to break the cycle of teenage motherhood and poverty here in the land of plenty. Then, I heard the word “retirement” from the row behind me. My ears perked […] more
Early Retirement Offer in Your 50s: To Take or Not to Take? That is the Question.
| March 28, 2018 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women, In the News |
What would you do if you opened your email today and had a note from Human Resources that you are now eligible for an early retirement package? Would you jump for joy? Be paralyzed? Think this was an incredible insult? Many women are facing this real situation, especially in their 50s. All of a sudden, […] more
Do You Know Your Retirement Income Milestones And Key Birthdays?
| November 1, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women, Retirement Resources |
Birthdays are full of favorite people, presents and treats. Everything from balloons and streamers to ice cream cake with the chocolate crunchies in the middle. So, it can come as a shock upon reaching the glorious age of 50 that birthdays now take on a whole new meaning. They are now important dates that include […] more
Ladies: How Big Is Your Freedom Fund?
| August 22, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women |
Many Boomer women have been part of a couple for 30 or more years by now. Some may have worked outside the home; others devoted themselves to being at-home moms; and, still others chose to do both. Women are the ultimate jugglers and multi-taskers managing home, children, spouse, work, elderly parents and more! Don’t Forget […] more
Shoe Shopping in Retirement? You Betcha!
| June 16, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women |
Let’s face it. If there is anything women know and love, it’s our shoes. Beyond the excesses of the rich and famous with their closets full of expensive Manolo Blahniks and Jimmy Choos, many of us “regular” gals have closets full of shoes too. One study calculated the average amount of money women spend on shoes […] more
Why IS Planning for Retirement Different for Women?
| March 22, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women |
Every now and again I get an email out of the clear blue from someone I don’t know. After making sure it’s not spam, I take a look. Not long ago, the editor of another website contacted me and asked me to be a guest blogger for their retirement site, Retirement & Good Living. They had […] more
To Retire Successfully, Become Financially Fearless!
| January 30, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women |
Helping women get more engaged in planning for the financial realities of retirement is something near and dear to my heart…and to several other advocates in the financial industry. I was honored to be invited to participate in an all-female, live webcast in mid-January with six other champions for women’s financial wellness. Here’s the brief […] more
Finding a trustworthy financial advisor
| November 15, 2015 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women |
Most women would benefit from having a financial advisor help us with our planning for retirement. But, only about one-third of women in the US have a financial planner or advisor. That’s a lot of us going it alone. Advisors can help you be a better investor and get more comfortable with money topics and […] more