Social Security

Guest Column in The Street: Is Social Security Really Different for Women?

February 12, 2020

I get asked this question frequently: Is Social Security really different for women? The answer is surprisingly complex. It requires a fair amount of knowledge about how Social Security was developed, how social insurance works, and how benefits are calculated. As you might imagine, not [Read more...]

Apple, Pumpkin, Balanced Pies – Tried and True Recipes for Retirement (and Dessert)

March 14, 2014

I love to bake. I love to bake pies. My husband’s favorite pie is Dutch apple crumb pie. I’ve been using the same recipe that I found on the back of a Ready Crust® pie crust label 30 years ago when we first got married. My [Read more...]

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…

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;
Technical retirement stuff in plain language; and,
Lots of free resources to download and use.

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