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

July 24, 2016 by Marcia Mantell

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 I travel on my journey through life, there’s a lot in my personal rear-view mirror, but more important, there’s even more outside my windshield. Looks … [Read more...] about The Next 10: Adventures of Courageous (Crazy?) “Empty-Nesters-Not-Retired”

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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.

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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.

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