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Boomers and Cancer: Retirement Plans Reconsidered

According to the American Cancer Society’s 2019 Cancer Facts and Figures, “Cancer usually develops in older people. 80% of all cancers in the United States are diagnosed in people 55 years of age or older.” That’s a disturbing statistic about Boomers and cancer. The report goes on to say, “In the US, approximately 39 out of 100 men and 38 out of 100 women will develop cancer … [Read more...] about Boomers and Cancer: Retirement Plans Reconsidered

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Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen

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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