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Retirement is about endless possibilities: “I feel there is something else I should be doing.”

The drive from Connecticut to Madison, Wisconsin and back is about 2,400 miles, round trip.  With stops along the way, and an overnight in Toledo, Ohio, we’re talking about 40 hours of togetherness in a car.  On such a road trip, it's impossible to think about retirement and the opportunity for endless possibilities. Why drive when you can fly? My sister, … [Read more...] about Retirement is about endless possibilities: “I feel there is something else I should be doing.”

Headline: What’s the Deal With…Retirement Planning for Women by Marcia Mantell Guides Women Through Key Questions

Susan Chanley writing for Advisor Magazine announces the release of Marcia’s first book and provides a terrific overview of what readers can expect.  Read the article on lifehealth.com> … [Read more...] about Headline: What’s the Deal With…Retirement Planning for Women by Marcia Mantell Guides Women Through Key Questions

My first book: What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women?

When I was 10, my family moved from upstate New York to Harrodsburg – the birthplace of Kentucky. It was a small town in the central Bluegrass Region, right in the heart of horse country. James Harrod (a compatriot of Daniel Boone) founded the town back in 1774. It was the first permanent settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. It was a wonderful place to spend my middle … [Read more...] about My first book: What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women?

What’s the Deal with®… Retirement Planning for Women

So, what's the deal with retirement planning for women?  Have you been reading my book?  Thank you so much!  I hope you are getting some good information and interesting new ideas for how to think about your own retirement. I wanted you to have some materials to make the planning process go a little easier.  To that end, I have found specific topics helpful in … [Read more...] about What’s the Deal with®… Retirement Planning for Women

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Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen

Marcia Mantell'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.

There’s a strong connection between preparing meals and planning retirement. Both need certain ingredients, recipes to follow, and timing that’s just right.

My motto to live by: "If you can make a lasagna, you can create a retirement plan."

In the "Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen" section, you’ll find fun ways to think about your retirement and get some of my favorite recipes. Just for fun!

Books by Marcia

Retirement workbook by retirement expert Marcia Mantel

So, you want to retire…

…don’t forget that planning your retirement is not a weekend project. I’ve talked to thousands of people who really want to retire but don’t know where to start.

I’ve written 4 books to help you learn more, plan better, and navigate confidently. This is where you want to start.

  • Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt
  • Creating Your Medicare Recipe
  • Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan
  • What’s the Deal with Retirement for Women?

Order your copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Available Retirement Resources

Checklist for social security for divorced individuals

Reinventing Retirement?

Boomer Retirement Briefs is your go-to blog for fun ideas and new ways to reinvent retirement.

As an author and presenter, I meet so many interesting people at different stages of retirement. Their innovative ideas and approaches inspire me. They also tell me where they get tripped up.

To help you avoid some tricky areas, look through the blog posts for free resources you can use. You’ll find:

  • Social Security checklists
  • Medicare cost planners
  • Action plans
  • and more...

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