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Your Local Council on Aging (aka Senior Centers)

The Best Kept Secret in Town 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% of the users of Senior Centers are women? And in many communities, it’s 90% or more? Women … [Read more...] about Your Local Council on Aging (aka Senior Centers)

Create Structure to Your Retirement Days – and A Little Style

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 will never retire. They each have their charm and perspectives.  But, one common, overarching theme is that preparing to step off … [Read more...] about Create Structure to Your Retirement Days – and A Little Style

Do You Know Your Retirement Birthdays and Key Milestones?

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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 take on a whole new meaning.  They become important dates and many are retirement birthdays. Reaching certain, … [Read more...] about Do You Know Your Retirement Birthdays and Key Milestones?

Finding a trustworthy financial advisor

Most women would benefit from having a expert financial help with planning for retirement.  But, only about one-third of women in the US have a financial planner or advisor.   That’s a lot of us going it alone. The value of a financial advisor Overall, financial advisors can help you be a better investor. The right ones also help you get more comfortable … [Read more...] about Finding a trustworthy financial advisor

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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?

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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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