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Early Retirement: Is the 3rd Time Really a Charm?

Ah, retirement. That blissful time of life you work so hard to get to. If you’re really lucky, you’ll be rewarded with an early retirement. At age 53. And, meet the man of your dreams, get married, buy a sailboat, and spend a year living at sea, sailing around the Bahamas and Florida and wonderful, tropical places. Sounds idyllic, doesn't it? And, it was for Leslie … [Read more...] about Early Retirement: Is the 3rd Time Really a Charm?

Early Retirement Offer:  10 Tasks to Tackle Before Saying “Yes”

If you receive an early retirement offer from your employer next week, are you prepared to make such a big financial and personal decision?  Getting such an offer may be a good thing…or a whopping insult.  The reality is that many employers are using early retirement offers as a way to ease us older folks out of higher paying jobs. However, many Baby Boomers and … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Offer:  10 Tasks to Tackle Before Saying “Yes”

Early Retirement Offer in Your 50s:

To Take or Not to Take? That is the Question. What would you do if you opened your email today and had a note from Human Resources that you are now eligible for an early retirement package?  Would you jump for joy?  Feel paralyzed?  Think this was an incredible insult? Many women are facing this real situation, especially in their 50s.  All of a … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Offer in Your 50s:

A Reporter Asks 10 Retirement Gurus for Their New Year’s Resolutions

Like many folks, turning the calendar from the old year to the new brings high hopes for making this one a better year.  Many folks even profess their New Year's resolutions each year. There is the promise of doing more things better and making it all worthwhile—or making changes and fresh starts.  Personally, I love the idea of the new beginning and a fresh … [Read more...] about A Reporter Asks 10 Retirement Gurus for Their New Year’s Resolutions

Headline: What To Do If You’re Looking At Early Retirement

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In this guest contributor article for TheStreet.com, Marcia interviewed two women in their early 50s who faced the decision whether to “retire” when offered an early exit package.  How did they decide what to do?  Read the full article on TheStreet.com. … [Read more...] about Headline: What To Do If You’re Looking At Early Retirement

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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!

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I’ve written 4 books to help you learn more, plan better, and navigate confidently. This is where you want to start.

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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.

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