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Retirement Doesn’t Have to Be Fancy. “I Just Want Some Victuals on the Table.”
| November 11, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
Working for 45 years is a big deal. That’s a lot of years in the rear view mirror. By age 60, working people are often tired; by 65 they are downright exhausted. It’s especially hard for people who have spent those 45 years on their feet. Martha is one such person, a delightful woman who […] more
Protect Your Social Security Number: Four Important Tips
| October 25, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Social Security |
Freezing Your Credit Does Not Protect Your Social Security Number In light of breaches at major credit reporting agencies and at many places we shop, it’s extremely important to note that freezing your credit account and taking extra steps to monitor credit history do nothing to protect your Social Security number. Your Social Security Number […] more
Risky Recipes: Trying to Time the Market Food for Thought from Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen
| August 14, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under My Retirement Kitchen |
After a presentation about getting ready to retire and how to create income throughout retirement a gentleman raised his hand and asked the following, “The market just hit an all-time high again today. How much longer will the rise continue and when will the next recession hit? When should I adjust my portfolio, especially since […] more
Women Make History for Women’s Retirement Security
| May 10, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
It wasn’t all that long ago that women who stayed home to raise their children could not save for retirement. By law. IRAs were originally set up to offer an additional savings option for workers. Moms and homemakers simply weren’t considered “workers”. In a small way, I wanted to pay tribute to a few of […] more
The Hidden Importance of IRAs for Married Women
| March 27, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
I was very excited to see my first article published in the esteemed publication, Retirement Weekly, a MarketWatch premium newsletter published by Dow Jones & Co. I have been invited to write about women’s issues around retirement, and since it’s “IRA Season”, the first article is about the hidden importance of having IRAs for married […] more
Social Security Information You Need Online: The SSA Website
| February 16, 2017 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Social Security |
This Scavenger Hunt Helps You Find the Social Security Information You Need Online The misconceptions people have around Social Security are shocking. You can find the Social Security information you need online at Social Security Administrations website. Because there is a dizzying amount of information that you’ll need to know to make the best possible […] more
Holiday Happenings In My Retirement Kitchen
| December 26, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under My Retirement Kitchen |
All too soon the holidays were upon me this year. So much to do, so little time! With all the craziness of working on the renovations for our new house, the focus was on getting my retirement kitchen up and running in time for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. The kids were coming home and the […] more
Do You Know Your Retirement Income Milestones And Key Birthdays?
| November 1, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under For Women, Retirement Resources |
Birthdays are full of favorite people, presents and treats. Everything from balloons and streamers to ice cream cake with the chocolate crunchies in the middle. So, it can come as a shock upon reaching the glorious age of 50 that birthdays now take on a whole new meaning. They are now important dates that include […] more
Learning to Love Investing Is Like Learning to Love Football
| October 1, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
You’ve heard the phrases “you can’t win if you don’t play” and “the rich get richer”. It’s true. Those with money are playing the game of investing and are using what they have to increase wealth through exposure to the market. Successful investors understand there’s a catch: when you invest, you could lose. That’s a […] more
Seize Your Opportunities – Even After You Turn 60
| September 20, 2016 | Posted by Marcia Mantell under Boomers in Action |
Becoming a successful investor is one thing. Building your own investment analysis and research company, well now, that is a different thing altogether. Meet Sandy Chaikin. She is the co-founder of Chaikin Analytics, a ground-breaking stock research & analysis company that helps investors get better results when choosing individual stocks. Sandy and her husband, Marc, […] more