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Early Retirement

“It’s My Time to Retire!”

January 23, 2023 by Marcia Mantell

birthday card when it's time to retire. Copy reads: Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly worn out and screaming whoo-hoo! What a ride!

“And I’m going to love it!” You know it’s going to be a fun interview when your guest starts off with, “It’s 18 days till retirement! Or, it could be more… Or maybe not…” Well, just what does that mean? I asked Kim, a younger baby boomer born in 1959, to further explain. She expanded her comment, “I know it’s my time to retire, but my boss doesn’t yet have a replacement … [Read more...] about “It’s My Time to Retire!”

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

February 25, 2019 by Marcia Mantell

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”

July 18, 2018 by Marcia Mantell

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:

March 28, 2018 by Marcia Mantell

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

January 15, 2018 by Marcia Mantell

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

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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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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;
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  • Lots of free resources to download and use.
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