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For Women

April 24, 2020 by Marcia Mantell

Is retirement different for women?  How about Social Security?  The short answer is YES.  And for so many different reasons.  Not the least of which is that women will live longer than most men.  We need to be prepared for that very fact. Women from coast to coast need more information about planning for their retirement and financial security.  … [Read more...] about For Women

Married Women and 401(k)s: I Want My Half

March 26, 2024 by Marcia Mantell

drawing of two doves on a pink flowers with wedding bands floating above

I love to see photos of the women’s marches back in the first part of the 1900s. When women took a bold stance to win their right to vote. It’s been over 100 years since women rallied for such an important cause. Today, we may need to once again lace up our walking shoes to fight for another critical right. We need to fight for married women and 401(k)s. The laws on the books … [Read more...] about Married Women and 401(k)s: I Want My Half

Women and Money: The Decade that Changed It All

March 24, 2023 by Marcia Mantell

March Is Women's History Month - photo with red and yellow tulips

The 1990s ushered in 4 new laws that finally broke through the financial logjam Many women today are hesitant to roll up their sleeves and dig deep into money, investing, and financial planning. In large part, it’s because women have so little time to dive in. And it’s so often that they don’t know where to start. The financial system is wildly complicated today. One … [Read more...] about Women and Money: The Decade that Changed It All

Work-Life Balance: Is there such a thing?

August 24, 2022 by Marcia Mantell

graphic of a bike with basket of flowers and text "life is a journey, enjoy the ride"

Insights from a Boomer mom – Part 2 It’s a never-ending quest to find something that feels like work-life balance.  Women from the previous generation lay bricks toward progress on their journey. That way their children’s generation can step higher on the ladder.  And get just that much closer to the goal. Laying Bricks Is What We Do Today’s moms with minor … [Read more...] about Work-Life Balance: Is there such a thing?

Work-Life Balance: Is there such a thing?

July 16, 2022 by Marcia Mantell

Photo of Marcia and Lindsay Mantell from a photo shoot in the kitchen. Always trying to find work-life balance.

Insights from a Boomer mom—Part 1 Recently, I got a request from an industry conference group. They asked if I had any topics that would be interesting to cover for their new women’s professional group. And would I be a presenter for this session. Without hesitation, I suggested one of the topics I know I’ve struggled with for 40 years: work-life balance. They agreed … [Read more...] about Work-Life Balance: Is there such a thing?

10 Financial “Pearls of Wisdom” Moms are Sharing with Daughters

March 15, 2022 by Marcia Mantell

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Celebrating Women’s History Month with lots of great money advice An exciting thing happened this month—my guest column in Retirement Daily on The Street was the “top story” for a week.  I’ve written quite a few articles, but never took the #1 spot.  What’s so interesting about this? The topic was “10 Financial Pearls of Wisdom from Mothers to their Daughters.” … [Read more...] about 10 Financial “Pearls of Wisdom” Moms are Sharing with Daughters

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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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