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Ready to Claim Social Security?

Checklist for Social Security if single

June 28, 2022

Find the checklist that fits your situation You may have heard me talk about Social Security during a webinar, workshop, or podcast. Or you might be an avid reader of my Social Security articles. I hope you do both! Even if not, those who are  [Read more...]


Have You Seen Your Recent Social Security Statement?

Social Security word cloud

April 27, 2022

Time to take a fresh look April is National Social Security month.  An opportune time to take a fresh look at your benefits estimate. Even if retirement is years away. If you haven’t taken a peek lately, you’ll be surprised to see a new version  [Read more...]


The 2021 Fearless Retirement Summit & Social Security Checklists

Poster for the Fearless Retirement Summit 2021

September 9, 2021

Welcome to the follow up information from The Fearless Retirement Summit - 2021, hosted by Tom Morris of Northwestern Mutual. I hope you had a an excellent experience and learned why it's so important to retire to something. And, of course, are now more knowledgeable  [Read more...]


How Much Do You Really Know about Social Security?

How much do you really know about Social Security icon

August 12, 2021

Social Security benefits are the most important source of cash many people have for retirement.  The checks won’t necessarily be your biggest source of income.  But it is the very foundation upon which your financial success is built.  You can think of this source of  [Read more...]


Social Security Turns 85: A Key Milestone in Women’s Financial Freedom

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August 18, 2020

It’s hard to imagine a more important financial law than the Social Security Act of 1935.  For most of us, Social Security will be the foundation of our retirement income.  And, for the vast majority of retirees, it is the single most important reason they  [Read more...]


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Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen

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…

Books by Marcia

Marcia Mantell of Boomer Retirement Briefs

Ready for Retirement?

Don’t forget that planning your retirement is not a weekend project. These books can help you get a good start. Order your copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

retirement planning for womenWhat’s the Deal with Retirement for Women?

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About Boomer Retirement Briefs

Boomer Retirement Briefs Blog

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.