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ERISA Turns 50. Happy Birthday!

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Have you embraced becoming your own pension manager? When I was 13 years old, then President Gerald Ford celebrated Labor Day by signing ERISA into law. ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (pronounced a-ris-a). And it is one of the most sweeping and influential laws that affects every worker in the country. This year ERISA turns 50! And you’ve either … [Read more...] about ERISA Turns 50. Happy Birthday!

2024 Inflation: Implications for Lasagna, Ice Cream, and Retirement Income

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June 2024 data shows prices moderating, but grocery bills still high July is my favorite month of the year. It has some very important dates including National Ice Cream Day on July 21st this year. Plus, my birthday and anniversary, and my older daughter’s birthday, all fall in July. And a bonus—July 29th is National Lasagna day! Two of my three favorite foods are … [Read more...] about 2024 Inflation: Implications for Lasagna, Ice Cream, and Retirement Income

Do You Know Your Retirement Birthdays and Key Milestones?

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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. All of a sudden, birthdays now take on a whole new meaning.  They become important dates and many are retirement birthdays. Reaching certain, … [Read more...] about Do You Know Your Retirement Birthdays and Key Milestones?

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Marcia Mantell'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.

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!

Books by Marcia

Retirement workbook by retirement expert Marcia Mantel

So, you want to retire…

…don’t forget that planning your retirement is not a weekend project. I’ve talked to thousands of people who really want to retire but don’t know where to start.

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

  • Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt
  • Creating Your Medicare Recipe
  • Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan
  • What’s the Deal with Retirement for Women?

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Reinventing Retirement?

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.

To help you avoid some tricky areas, look through the blog posts for free resources you can use. You’ll find:

  • Social Security checklists
  • Medicare cost planners
  • Action plans
  • and more...

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