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Why IS Planning for Retirement Different 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. She asked me to be a guest blogger for their retirement site, Retirement & Good Living. They had seen my first book, What’s the Deal with® …Retirement Planning for Women?, and asked … [Read more...] about Why IS Planning for Retirement Different for Women?

Become Financially Fearless To Retire Successfully

Helping women engage more 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 participate in an all-female, live webcast with six other champions for women’s financial wellness.  Our topic:  Become Financially Fearless!   A Woman Leads the … [Read more...] about Become Financially Fearless To Retire Successfully

My first book: What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning 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 of the Allegheny Mountains. It was a wonderful place to spend my middle … [Read more...] about My first book: What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women?

Plan for the party and the price tag! The Budget Planning Guide for Women

Women can plan the best parties, host terrifically fun family get-togethers and make the holidays memorable for one and all.  There is no reason to think we’ll be doing anything less in retirement. But, we need to plan for more than the party.  Take a look at the free budget planning guide developed for just how women think about their lives and … [Read more...] about Plan for the party and the price tag! The Budget Planning Guide for Women

What will you be doing in retirement?

Creating a structure to your days when you no longer work can be one of the more challenging parts of retirement.  It may sound fun to have no plans or to sit on the couch all day and watch TV.  But after a few weeks of total freedom, boredom often sets in. Taking the time now to really think about what you want to do when you have lots of time on your hands may … [Read more...] about What will you be doing in retirement?

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Marcia Mantell's Retirement Kitchen

What’s Cookin’?

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.

There’s a strong connection between preparing meals and planning retirement. Both need certain ingredients, recipes to follow, and timing that’s just right.

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

In the "Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen" section, you’ll find fun ways to think about your retirement and get some of my favorite recipes. Just for fun!

Books by Marcia

Retirement workbook by retirement expert Marcia Mantel

So, you want to retire…

…don’t forget that planning your retirement is not a weekend project. I’ve talked to thousands of people who really want to retire but don’t know where to start.

I’ve written 4 books to help you learn more, plan better, and navigate confidently. This is where you want to start.

  • Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt
  • Creating Your Medicare Recipe
  • Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan
  • What’s the Deal with Retirement for Women?

Order your copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Available Retirement Resources

Checklist for social security for divorced individuals

Reinventing Retirement?

Boomer Retirement Briefs is your go-to blog for fun ideas and new ways to reinvent retirement.

As an author and presenter, I meet so many interesting people at different stages of retirement. Their innovative ideas and approaches inspire me. They also tell me where they get tripped up.

To help you avoid some tricky areas, look through the blog posts for free resources you can use. You’ll find:

  • Social Security checklists
  • Medicare cost planners
  • Action plans
  • and more...

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