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Spousal IRAs: Fund Yours this Tax Season

January 24, 2022 by Marcia Mantell

A Glimmer of Retirement Hope for At-Home Moms During the Ongoing COVID Crisis It’s not the most wonderful time of the year for most of us—it’s tax season.  Ugh. Time to reckon with your income and how much went to federal and state taxes. Time to dig through piles of papers and online accounts to find those pesky 1099s and W2s.  And figure out additional … [Read more...] about Spousal IRAs: Fund Yours this Tax Season

I just ordered my 60th birthday crown!

July 20, 2021 by Marcia Mantell

I bought my 60th birthday crown

What seems like just a moment ago, I woke up to my younger daughter wishing me a happy birthday.  She gleefully added, “Gee, Ma, you’re halfway to 100!  That’s old!”  For all of us math-whiz’s out there, that’s when I turned 50.  And in a blink of an eye and two shakes of some tail feathers, holy moly!  It’s my 60th birthday.  How on earth did that … [Read more...] about I just ordered my 60th birthday crown!

That 401k Isn’t All His: Critical Information for Married Women

March 12, 2021 by Marcia Mantell

That 401(k) isn't all his. Image of couple in front of 401(k) sign

March is National Women’s History Month.  It’s a wonderful time to recognize the women and men who have changed the world to make it better for women. As I think about the advances made for women on the financial front, there are truly remarkable achievements. Except in one particular case.  Many wives still take a retirement back seat to their husbands.  It’s … [Read more...] about That 401k Isn’t All His: Critical Information for Married Women

Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote

September 10, 2020 by Marcia Mantell

Image of a vintage woman casting her vote

This August we celebrated 100 years of women’s right to vote.  On August 18, 1920, after 72 years of a sustained, strategic, and sometimes shocking battle, women's suffrage was won.  You know some of their names:  Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, Sojourner Truth.  But, there were hundreds of thousands of others, who each made a … [Read more...] about Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote

A Woman’s Walk Down Wall Street

March 18, 2020 by Marcia Mantell

Women's history month icon

Celebrating How Far Women Have Come in the World of Money March is Woman’s History Month.  This year, I wanted to recognize the women who paved the path for me and so many other women to work in financial services.  So, I wrote an article showcasing a woman’s walk down Wall Street.  What did it take for women to break into the men’s club?  Are women … [Read more...] about A Woman’s Walk Down Wall Street

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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.

More coming soon…

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