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The Next 10: Adventures of Courageous (Crazy?) “Empty-Nesters-Not-Retired”

July 24, 2016

I turned 55 this year and wondered with astonishment how I got here—more than half a century has flown by.  Even when I shake my head or squeeze my eyes shut, there is still the fact that I’m 55 and getting older every day.  As  [Read more...]


A Reinvented Retirement: From Fire Fighter to Ferryman

May 18, 2016

Taxi drivers always have such interesting life stories... I got off a recent flight to Cleveland and hopped in a cab to my hotel.  The cab driver (ferryman) was delightful, welcoming and warm, clearly loving his city.  It was easy to strike up a conversation…but  [Read more...]


“If only my knees worked right, I would have a better retirement.”

April 25, 2016

Walking around the block, through the grocery store, up and down stairs is something most of us take for granted. But, Clara, who is 69 and a beautiful woman with a gorgeous hairdo, ran into trouble early on. She had severe issues with a hip  [Read more...]


California or New Orleans – How To Decide Where to Live in Retirement?

February 24, 2016

Should she choose to return to New Orleans, where family roots and history are strong? What do you do if you had two fabulous places that you could retire too? One that has glorious weather and an amazing ocean. The other steeped in rich traditions  [Read more...]


A Single Mom’s Plan for Retirement: Slow Things Down, Enjoy Life

March 26, 2015

There are several steps to building a retirement plan. Start with thinking about what you want to do, then move to budgets and income sources. It is always so exciting to meet someone who really understands the value of having a plan for retirement.  I  [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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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.