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The CARES Act and retirement accounts: changes in the COVID-19 era

CARES Act and retirement accounts

April 24, 2020

Except for the few who were born around 1918 during the height of the influenza epidemic, we’ve never encountered such a public health crisis as COVID-19.  I truly hope you and all your family members are safe and healthy.  And, that you are making a  [Read more...]


The SECURE Act and Required Minimum Distributions: New Law Causing Confusion

February 19, 2020

When it comes to retirement account distributions rules, nothing is easy.  And, things just got more complicated.  At the end of 2019, the budget bill had a surprise provision in it:  The SECURE Act was tacked on at the end.  It passed, lock, stock and  [Read more...]


The Best Kept Secret in Town: Your Local Council on Aging (aka Senior Centers)

September 25, 2017

Did you know that September is Senior Center month all across America? And, that your local Council on Aging is part of a Federal program to provide important services to those 60 and older in your community? Even more, did you know that over 80%  [Read more...]


Create Structure to Your Retirement Days – and A Little Style

January 3, 2017

Boomers getting ready to retire tend to fall into three distinct categories: 1) those who are so excited they count down the days; 2) those who are terrified and dread the mere thought of not having anywhere to go; and 3) those who pretend they  [Read more...]


Do You Know Your Retirement Birthdays and Key Milestones?

photo of a big bouquet of balloons

November 1, 2016

Birthdays are full of favorite people, presents, and treats.  Everything from balloons and streamers to ice cream cake with the chocolate crunchies in the middle.  So, it can come as a shock upon reaching the glorious age of 50. All of a sudden, birthdays now  [Read more...]


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Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen

Marcia'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.

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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Don’t forget that planning your retirement is not a weekend project. These books can help you get a good start. Order your copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

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About Boomer Retirement Briefs

Boomer Retirement Briefs Blog

Reinventing Retirement?

Boomer Retirement Briefs is where readers go for fun ideas and new ways of thinking about retirement.

As an author, speaker, and presenter, I meet so many interesting people at different stages of retirement. I am always fascinated with their innovative ideas and inspired approaches.

Flip through these blog posts and you’ll find:

  • Fun stories about real Boomers redesigning retirement;
  • Technical retirement stuff in plain language; and,
  • Lots of free resources to download and use.