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Women Make History for Women’s Retirement Security

May 10, 2017 by Marcia Mantell

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. Initially, IRAs didn't offer women's retirement security IRAs were originally set … [Read more...] about Women Make History for Women’s Retirement Security

Headline: Advisors’ Female Clients Will Face Higher Retiree Health Costs

December 6, 2016 by Marcia Mantell

As an advocate for women’s retirement success, Marcia contributed to a health care costs study produced by HealthView Services.  She and HVS CEO, Ron Mastrogiovanni, presented the issues of higher health care costs to Mary Beth Franklin of InvestmentNews.  Read the article in InvestmentNews. … [Read more...] about Headline: Advisors’ Female Clients Will Face Higher Retiree Health Costs

Why IS Planning for Retirement Different for Women?

March 22, 2016 by Marcia Mantell

Every now and again I get an email out of the clear blue from someone I don’t know. After making sure it’s not spam, I take a look.  Not long ago, the editor of another website contacted me. She asked me to be a guest blogger for their retirement site, Retirement & Good Living. They had seen my first book, What’s the Deal with® …Retirement Planning for Women?, and asked … [Read more...] about Why IS Planning for Retirement Different for Women?

Headline: In Profile with Marcia Mantell — The Women’s Market

February 26, 2016 by Marcia Mantell

Carolyn Ellis from Advisor Magazine interviewed Marcia after Marcia’s first book hit the market.  She explores why Marcia is a strong advocate for women’s retirement and asked Marcia to offer up her advice for women to get in the game.  Read the article on lifehealth.com> … [Read more...] about Headline: In Profile with Marcia Mantell — The Women’s Market

Finding a trustworthy financial advisor

November 15, 2015 by Marcia Mantell

Most women would benefit from having a expert financial help with planning for retirement.  But, only about one-third of women in the US have a financial planner or advisor.   That’s a lot of us going it alone. The value of a financial advisor Overall, financial advisors can help you be a better investor. The right ones also help you get more comfortable with money … [Read more...] about Finding a trustworthy financial advisor

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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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