Journalists across the country interview Marcia Mantell for insights about a wide-range of retirement topics. Various publications request that Marcia contribute to their publication as a guest columnist. And, podcasts and radio shows are great ways to hear what Marcia’s been talking about. Marcia is well-known for bringing dry, jargon-laden, technical retirement language … [Read more...] about In the News
In the News
Guest Column: 10 Financial Tasks to Wrap Up 2020
To close out the unusual year we've just had, I wrote a guest article for Retirement Daily on The Street. I covered 10 financial tasks we can all wrap up after the holidays. With such a complex financial system, it's important to take some time to look under the hood at each account you own. And, help prepare for the upcoming tax season. None of these account reviews takes … [Read more...] about Guest Column: 10 Financial Tasks to Wrap Up 2020
Time to Save Our Small Businesses and Our Communities
Make a Difference on Small Business Saturday, November 28th We don’t think much about running into our towns. It might be to pick up a gift or drop off our grandkids at music, karate, or art class. Or, to meet up with friends for dinner at a local restaurant. That seems like a long time ago. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed all … [Read more...] about Time to Save Our Small Businesses and Our Communities
8 Insights into Retirement: A Silver Lining to 8 Months of COVID
I hit on an idea I wanted to explore for a recent article I wrote for Retirement Daily at The Street. It’s been a long 8 months of COVID. So much changed so abruptly, and every person has been affected in some way, shape, or form. But, for many of us in our mid-50s and beyond, something else is happening. What we hear and see on the nightly news is not what we are … [Read more...] about 8 Insights into Retirement: A Silver Lining to 8 Months of COVID
Councils on Aging (COAs) Adapt in the Age of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on every person in every corner of the globe. It has forced all of us into isolation or has curtailed our very way of life. But, being alone is not part of the human experience. Our social networks (and I don't mean Facebook and Twitter) and communities are critical to our well-being. And having a strong social network is an important part of … [Read more...] about Councils on Aging (COAs) Adapt in the Age of COVID-19
Is Social Security Really Different for Women?
Guest Column in RetirementDaily.net Many people ask me this question: Is Social Security really different for women? The answer is surprisingly complex. It requires the asker to have a fair amount of knowledge about Social Security. How was it developed? What's the purpose behind social insurance? And, how are benefits calculated? As you might imagine, not many people … [Read more...] about Is Social Security Really Different for Women?
