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That 401k Isn’t All His: Critical Information for Married Women

That 401(k) isn't all his. Image of couple in front of 401(k) sign

March 12, 2021

March is National Women’s History Month.  It’s a wonderful time to recognize the women and men who have changed the world to make it better for women. As I think about the advances made for women on the financial front, there are truly remarkable achievements.  [Read more...]


Overcoming “Ladies’ Liabilities” in Retirement Planning

July 18, 2017

For many women, planning for the financial side of retirement falls to the very bottom of their priority list.  Not even ironing or cleaning up after a big Thanksgiving dinner is lower on the list.  But ignoring the realities of planning for retirement doesn’t make  [Read more...]


Headline: Hidden IRA Benefits Most Advisors Miss

May 31, 2017

Financial Advisors play a key role in helping women understand money. An IRA is a great vehicle to start with. Yet, many hidden IRA benefits often get overlooked. Especially, if an advisor is focusing primarily on tax considerations. Therefore, consider advising women to open IRAs.  [Read more...]


Women Make History for Women’s Retirement Security

May 10, 2017

It wasn’t all that long ago that women who stayed home to raise their children could not save for retirement.  By law.  Women's retirement security largely depended on their husbands planning and abilities. Thankfully, that is changing. But, not as quickly as you might think.  [Read more...]


Ladies: How Big Is Your Freedom Fund?

August 22, 2016

Many Boomer women have been part of a couple for 30 or more years by now. Some may have worked outside the home; others devoted themselves to being at-home moms; and, still others chose to do both.  Women are the ultimate jugglers and multi-taskers managing  [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…

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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.