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Ladies: How Big Is Your Freedom Fund?

August 22, 2016 by Marcia Mantell

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 home, children, spouse, work, elderly parents and more! Don’t Forget That You Are an Individual While handling … [Read more...] about Ladies: How Big Is Your Freedom Fund?

Shoe Shopping in Retirement? You Betcha!

June 16, 2016 by Marcia Mantell

Let’s face it. If there is anything women know and love, it’s our shoes. We know of the excesses of the rich and famous. So many have closets full of expensive Manolo Blahniks and Jimmy Choos. But many of us “regular” gals have closets full of shoes too. One study calculated the average amount of money women spend on shoes  over a lifetime and it's a lot. We buy … [Read more...] about Shoe Shopping in Retirement? You Betcha!

Plan for the party and the price tag! The Budget Planning Guide for Women

July 13, 2015 by Marcia Mantell

Women can plan the best parties, host terrifically fun family get-togethers and make the holidays memorable for one and all.  There is no reason to think we’ll be doing anything less in retirement. But, we need to plan for more than the party.  Take a look at the free budget planning guide developed for just how women think about their lives and … [Read more...] about Plan for the party and the price tag! The Budget Planning Guide for Women

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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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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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