Well, it’s here (again). That dreaded day when the stock market goes barreling downhill like an Olympic Super-G alpine ski racer. Typical in the investment industry is hyped-up jargon that leads to hoopla and headlines. For examples, on headline was "Market Drops – The Largest in Years!" Another was "Bear Market – On My!" And, let's not forget these gems: … [Read more...] about Talking About Market Drops and Yo-Yo Diets In My Retirement Kitchen
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Risky Recipes: Trying to Time the Market
Food for Thought from Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen I gave a presentation about getting ready to retire and how to create income throughout retirement. Afterwards, a gentleman raised his hand and asked an interesting question. “The market just hit an all-time high again today. How much longer will the rise continue and when will the next recession hit? When … [Read more...] about Risky Recipes: Trying to Time the Market
Holiday Happenings In My Retirement Kitchen
All too soon the holidays were upon me this year. So much to do, so little time! With all the craziness of working on the renovations for our new house, the focus was on getting my retirement kitchen up and running in time for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. The kids were coming home and the annual holiday cookie baking had to get done. It was time to get ready for … [Read more...] about Holiday Happenings In My Retirement Kitchen
Thinking about Retirement: Legacy & Latkes
It’s interesting how one small request can take your thinking into a completely new direction. For example, when thinking about retirement you might wander over to money. Or, to what to do with your remaining 30 years. But, most importantly, you might just get thinking about what it will mean to leave a family legacy. Gathering for the holidays Just this holiday season, … [Read more...] about Thinking about Retirement: Legacy & Latkes
Hunger in Retirement: Millions of Boomers and Retirees Are Hungry at the Holidays
It is shocking to dig into the facts about hunger in America. What makes it worse is that so many are going hungry during the holidays. While we are ever so grateful for the bounty on our table, it is stunning to hear of hunger in retirement. And, to realize how little progress we're making to feed our children. Not to mention the young adults trying to get ahead A … [Read more...] about Hunger in Retirement: Millions of Boomers and Retirees Are Hungry at the Holidays
