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What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women? Retirement questions answered in newly released Second Edition by Plymouth, MA-based Author and Retirement Guru Marcia Mantell

The numbers are startling. Nearly 50 percent of women ages 55 to 66 have no personal retirement savings, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
 
In the recently released What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women – Second Edition (Rethink Press), Marcia Mantell, nationally-known speaker, author, retirement planning guru and Baby Boomer, shares her pearls of wisdom along with a baker’s dozen questions that women need to consider prior to leaving that paycheck behind.  
 
Mantell has spent 30 years talking to women about retirement and how and why they should plan for the future.  
 
“While most women are looking forward to retirement, I have found that they don’t always have a plan for what happens when that paycheck stops. Those who truly felt ready to retire have one thing in common – they have been planning and saving for their retirement for many years,” explained Mantell. 
 
What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women Second Edition is an easy-to-digest and entertaining retirement planning book that offers up all the “ingredients” women will need to confidently plan for their retirement. In her book, Mantell provides tips and resources including: 
 
– Defining your retirement years and what you want them to look like 
– Using your skills to manage your retirement 
– Addressing new ideas for living well in your eighties and nineties 
– Navigating Social Security and Medicare 
 
Mantell is the author of two other retirement planning books, the recently released Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan discussion guide and What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women (Rethink Press). In all of her books, Mantell shares her expertise of retirement, Social Security and Medicare matters in an easy-to-digest, culinary-related, creative way.  
 
Mantell explained, “So many women nearing retirement who I’ve talked with are truly unprepared for life in retirement. My goal in the new edition of What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women is for women to confidently be able to answer the question of ‘Will I really have enough money to last through my retirement’ well before they actually leave their job behind.” 
 
What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women Second Edition (Rethink Press) retails for $16.99 and is available for purchase at Amazon.com books and Barnesandnoble.com. 
 
About Marcia Mantell 
For over 30 years, Marcia Mantell has helped the country’s foremost financial services firms and advisors increase their knowledge of complex retirement concepts and regulations.  She has a remarkable ability to translate those concepts into everyday language. With a deep knowledge of Social Security and Medicare, she works with advisors and their clients to make a successful transition into retirement. Mantell was named an IA25 Honoree by ThinkAdvisor in 2021—one of the “advisors, experts and leaders in financial services who are pushing the industry forward.” 
 
Mantell is also a renowned speaker who has spent the past 20+ years presenting retirement topics in a highly-engaging style to Baby Boomer and financial advisor audiences across the country.  
 
Mantell is the author of What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women (Rethink Press), What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women (Rethink Press) and her latest book, Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plandiscussion guide. Mantell imparts her wisdom of all things retirement with the Baby Boomer generation, particularly Boomer and GenX women, in her books as well as in her popular blog, BoomerRetirementBriefs.com.  
 
Mantell owns and operates Mantell Retirement Consulting, Inc. a retirement education and marketing communications firm based in Plymouth, MA. She builds and conducts innovative retirement income planning workshops and programs for advisors and their clients and for employers who want to help their employees be better prepared for retirement. 
 
For additional background on Mantell and her work with Mantell Retirement Consulting, visit https://mantellretirementconsulting.com

Marcia Mantell

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OCES Appoints Bridgewater Resident as Home Care Program Assistant Manager

BRIDGEWATER, BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA… Elizabeth Nolan, a resident of Bridgewater, MA has been promoted to Home Care Program Assistant Manager at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County and surrounding towns.

In her new role as Home Care Program Assistant Manager, Nolan will plan, organize, manage, and evaluate Home Care Program operations and assigned care management staff. She will work with the Home Care Program Care Manager to ensure coordination, quality, and consistency across the program. 

Elizabeth Nolan

Nolan began her career at OCES in 2013 as a Care Manager in the Home Care Program where she evaluated and assessed need for home care services by an applicant under the home care program. She was then promoted to Home Care Program Supervisor and for the next six years, she oversaw Care Management Staff, provided training, and ensured program compliance and quality.

Nolan holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Bridgewater State University and has also earned a Supervision and Leadership Certificate from Boston University Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER).

About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org. 

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College Admissions 101 – Free online workshop for middle and high school students and their parents offered at the Central Community Branch YMCA on March 22

WORCESTER, MA… A free, online “College Admissions 101” workshop led by Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) of Raynham, MA will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Central Community Branch YMCA, 766 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610.

Overwhelmed by the enormity of the college admissions task? Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore offers helpful insight and will cover topics including:

•    Choosing a college/university that is a good match for the student’s interests, lifestyle and budget
•    Getting the best financial package and maximizing merit scholarship dollars 

Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore helps focus effort on colleges that academically, socially and financially are most appropriate, which puts the student in the best position to succeed in school itself as well as beyond in their career. 

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

The workshop is geared towards middle school students, high school Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors, and their parents/guardians. 

Students are invited to attend the Zoom workshop presentation on the “big screen” at the Central Community Branch YMCA at 4:30 p.m. on March 22.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to register for the “College Admissions 101” Zoom workshop by March 21, 2023 at: https://conta.cc/3ZrP0hk

Students and parents/guardians who are unable to attend the online workshop may arrange for a complimentary consultation by emailing nod@personalcollegecounseling.com.

About PCCI
Founded by Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, Esq. who has been practicing law for more than 29 years, Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) provides high school students (and parents/guardians) with one-on-one guidance throughout the entire college preparation process. PCCI’s college planning includes research and recommendations that are specifically targeted and provide the best fit to the student’s abilities, interests, finances, and family circumstances. PCCI takes into consideration university and campus life; programs, internships and study abroad; athletics (Division I, II, and III) and clubs and intramurals. PCCI manages all important deadlines for testing, applications and forms, and assists with merit-based scholarships and financial aid. 

PCCI’s services are available to students in all 50 states via video conferencing or via telephone. Virtual services as well as in-person services are available. PCCI is based in Raynham, MA. For more information or to arrange for a complimentary Parent/Student Personal College Consultation, contact (508) 622-5250, email nod@personalcollegecounseling.com or visit the website at https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com.

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Learn about Solar energy for your home or commercial property.

Educational seminar offers answers.

Scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce.

Considering solar energy for your home or commercial property to reduce cost and minimize your environmental imprint?

Fred Paris of the Wind Sun Institute and owner of Plymouth Solar Energy is offering a free educational presentation and discussion about Solar Energy on Wednesday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 100 Armstrong Road, Suite 204, Plymouth.

Topics to be addressed include –

  • 3 Variables of Solar Design: roof space, budget, and electric bill 
  • Types of Systems: Beyond the rooftop, Ground mounts, Trackers, Poles
  • Batteries: Beyond blackout protection
  • Residential Financial Model (template)*
  • Financial (Leasing vs Owning) 
  • Tax credits and Incentives
  • Calculating Payback
  • Key financial variables for commercial and residential solar
  • Investment Tax Credits: who gets them it and how much                           
  • 2023 Applying the 80% Bonus depreciation for Solar Investments                         
  • Determining the IRS basis for 5-year solar                                       
  • Applying Accelerated Depreciation for 2023
  • Understanding REC incentives and SMART payments
  • Non-Profit strategies for financial incentives

*Participants may bring their utility bill, calculator, and pencil to participate in design template.

As a technical business instructor, Paris has taught Strategic Business Planning at Northeastern University, Business Values and Renewable Energy sessions at Babson College, and private technical lessons for organizations across the United States. Paris holds BA and MBA degrees. Locally, he designed and developed the solar energy curriculum at Massasoit Community College and is the owner of Plymouth Solar Energy.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP to tinyurl.com/yuzrbhxw.

Plymouth Solar Energy is located at 18 Main Street Extension, Plymouth, MA. For more info visit www.PlymouthSolarEnergy.com . For a complimentary Solar Feasibility Study or questions, call (508) 746-5430 or email info@plymouthsolarenergy.com.

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Marshfield 5th Grade Dance is a “device-free” event at Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield on March 10th

MARSHFIELD, MA… Back by popular demand, the Marshfield 5th Grade Dance will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield at 37 Proprietors Drive. 
 
With the assistance of Friends of the 5th Grade, the Boys & Girls Club is hosting a night of music, fun and dancing. Tickets for the Marshfield 5th Grade Dance must be purchased in advance as space is limited.  
 
The cost is $15.00 for entrance and a snack and tickets may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/boys-and-girls-club-of-marshfield-55079867923
 
The Club held its first dance in January, and it was well attended by 195 Marshfield fifth graders. The high attendance rate is significant because the 5th Grade Dance is a “device-free” event. Cell phones and devices are not allowed among the young attendees or staff and volunteers.  
 
“Nowadays, kids are entrenched in their phones and devices,” said Jim Bunnell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield.  
 
Among the findings of a Boys & Girls Clubs of America survey of teenage financial literacy, over 75 percent of teens have a cell phone. 
 
Bunnell continued, “As a society as a whole, there has been growing concern over the hyper focus on cell phones instead of the friend or family member sitting next to them. Kids are losing those communication soft skills and important connections. In my opinion, devices distract from growing socially and interpersonal interaction.” 
 
The Club tested this theory when they eliminated distracting devices at the first dance. 
 
Bunnell added, “We had 195 fifth graders dancing, playing games, talking and having fun. Instead of focusing on their devices—gaming, checking social media and communicating only by text– they were communicating face-to-face. They’re fully engaged in the moment, which makes for a more fun and memorable event.” 
 
The Club will continue to hold more events like these which encourage interpersonal interaction.  
 
Another plus? The dance brings together fifth-graders from all five of Marshfield’s elementary schools, enabling them to meet (and potentially make new friends) in preparation for sixth grade when they will all attend the same school. 
 
Bunnell noted, “We’re not trying to eliminate phones and devices. It’s more about providing fun times and meaningful experiences. It’s about bringing the kids back together socially.” 
 
For questions regarding the dance, email the Club at membership@bgcmarshfield.org. 
 
About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield 
The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.  The Club serves families with children ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old, and provides critical services the community needs to support children and families over the short- and long-term. For more information, visit their website www.bgcmarshfield.org or call 781-834-2582. 


 

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Emerson Bearing announces two comprehensive eBooks to support the unique needs of Robotics and Automation applications

Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, supports the unique needs of the robotics and automation industry with two comprehensive eBooks. The complimentary guides are now available for download.

Emerson Bearing’s new eBook “Bearing Solutions for Your Robotics and Automation Applications” covers everything you need to know about the robotics and automation industry, including:

– What is Robotics and Automation?
– What are the Advantages of Robotics and Automation?
– Key Bearing Solutions for Robotics and Automation
– And much more.

The second book, entitled “Rod Ends and Spherical Bushings for Robotics & Automation” encompasses robotic and automation solutions which provide many benefits to industrial manufacturers, with particular reference to specialized joints that require special bearings, rod ends, and spherical bushings to operate. Manufacturers have to choose quality rod ends and spherical bushings that are unique to the system, durable, and have a long service life to ensure the automated systems are at their best operating efficiency. Topics covered include:

– The different types of rod ends and spherical bushings used in industrial automation
– Their unique features
– The roles they play in various industrial automation applications

“Robotics and automation solutions require the highest standards in bearings,” said Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing. “It’s imperative to choose well, as the components in the automation system are just as important as the system itself.”

Emerson Bearing’s two complimentary eBooks may be downloaded from their website.

For “Bearing Solutions for Your Robotics and Automation Applications” eBook visit:
https://info.emersonbearing.com/lp-bearing-solutions-robotics-automation-applications
For “Rod Ends and Spherical Bushings for Robotics & Automation” eBook visit:
https://info.emersonbearing.com/lp-rod-ends-spherical-bushings-robotics-automation-ebook

Emerson Bearing serves 16 major markets and their team of experts can assist with bearing solutions for robotic and automation applications. To speak with a Marketing Specialist or request a quote, contact 800-225-4587 or visit EmersonBearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston
Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for niche markets nationwide. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.
 
Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 
15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing, which serves the New England market, and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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420 Cannabis Celebration – Hollow or Inclusive?  Is social equity all smoke, no fire?

Does the 420 Celebration include everyone? 

Is it just a lot of smoke?  Although the specifics differ from state to state, the goal of social equity laws are intended to ensure that people from communities disproportionately harmed by marijuana prohibition and discriminatory law enforcement are included in the new legal marijuana industry.

Change is yet to come, according to African American couple Maur Stringer and Cynthia Mompoint, who both have roots in the cannabis industry and are the creators of http://shaktigreenlit.com, a new THC infused energy shot. The couple also founded the Danbala Group, a consulting firm providing equity programming and business solutions across sectors to companies, organizations and agencies. 

The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) National Cannabis Equity Report found that the number and efficacy of state social equity programs do not reflect the expressed commitment to achieving equity through cannabis. The report found that there are social equity programs in only 13 of the 21 adult-use states and in two of the 18 medical-only legal cannabis states. Despite having social equity programs, many of the programs lack the necessary structure to bring about meaningful social equity. 

Ironically, according to Weedmaps,  57% of cannabis users believe that everyone should have access to cannabis industry opportunities, with just as many people believing that everyone would benefit from those equal opportunities. 

“We have personally experienced the lack of follow through on the ‘promise’ of social equity,” noted Maur Stringer, a cannabis entrepreneur from legacy to legal who was first charged as a cannabis dealer as a teenager. He added, “And, we are not alone.”

Massachusetts rolled out its social equity program in phases. Phase 1 included 123 economic empowerment certificate holders who sought to become licensed cannabis operators in MA and were granted this status because of their demonstrated ability to empower people from communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. As of February 9, 2023, after more than 4 years of adult use licensing in MA, only 18 of the 495 operational Cannabis businesses are owned by economic empowerment certificate holders. (*1)

Maur’s wife and business partner Cynthia Mompoint added, “There is plenty of lip service about social equity, but when it comes to the deliverables – fast track for licensing, access to capital, technical support and training – states and cannabis commissions have fallen far short.”

The second phase of the MA equity program has brought in an additional 750 social equity participants. Thirty of the 495 operational Cannabis businesses are owned by this category of equity participants. Combined, the businesses owned by equity program participants is still less than 10% of all operational Cannabis businesses in the MA market, a far cry from the legislative mandate of “equitable participation”.

In response, Cynthia Mompoint developed a program that leverages Massachusetts legislation and regulatory requirements to foster a more equitable industry. This program was designed to impact the lack of equity owned businesses, particularly those with majority black/brown ownership despite explicit measures to ensure that happens in the state.

Cynthia Mompoint, a Georgetown University grad with a degree in Political Science, brings over 25 years of business, policy, and equity experience with her investigative examination of the structural, conscious, and subconscious biases. 

Cynthia developed the PIES program. The program is made up of four key actions: Pairs, Incubates, Excels, and Seeds.  Thus, the program “pairs” existing Marijuana establishments and with economic empowerment business owners. It “incubates” these businesses –including a benchmarked series of activities such as mentoring and training with the goal of obtaining a local Home Community Agreement (HCA) and obtaining a state license. It helps participants “Excel” – by providing 3-5 years of support for start-up, ongoing mentorship and technical assistance.  And lastly, the “seed” action is also critical and includes capital, grants and loans for nonrecoverable and recoverable costs/expenses.

This program can be tweaked and customized by state.

For those interested in promoting the spirit, not just the mirage, of social equity, contact Maur Stringer and Cynthia Mompoint, via mailto:admin@danbalagroup.com or visit https://www.danbalagroup.com/.

*1 Data taken from MA Cannabis Control Commission Meeting, February 9th, 2023 or accessed here https://masscannabiscontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Meeting-Book-February-Monthly-Public-Meeting-Packet.pdf on February 23, 2023.

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The Remodeling Company Announces New Plumbing Division

Steve Morelli

Hired Hands, the Handyman/Maintenance division of the award-winning The Remodeling Company in Beverly, MA, has added a new Plumbing Division to their list of services.  
 
The Plumbing Division will enable The Remodeling Company to keep all plumbing work in-house on their remodeling projects, which will provide cost savings to its clients while also enabling the company to offer top quality plumbing repairs and other services to residential and commercial customers as a stand-alone service. 


The new division will be led by Steve Morelli, a Master Plumber and heating technician who ran his own company, Morelli’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for a decade. Morelli, who is a Bradford, MA resident, will oversee the plumbing division for Hired Hands projects as well as for all remodeling projects along with Mike Giordano, the company’s Production Manager.  
 
“We are excited to expand our scope with the new Plumbing Division and look forward to serving homes and businesses in the Greater Boston community,” noted Gary Moffie, CGR, CAPS, UDCP, founder of The Remodeling Company. 
 
For more information or to request plumbing or other handyman/maintenance services, visit theremodelingco.com or call 978-921-9111. 
 
About The Remodeling Company 
Founded in 1998, The Remodeling Company is a preeminent full-service residential remodeling firm in the Greater Boston area. Led by Gary Moffie, CAPS, CGR, UDCP, The Remodeling Company is dedicated to creating ideal living spaces to accommodate and enhance their customers’ lifestyles. In addition to general and more extensive remodeling projects, the company specializes in universal design projects that meet the needs of everyday life while also enabling homeowners to age in place. 
 
Over the years, The Remodeling Company has been honored with numerous awards including National Association of The Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) 2021 Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award, Remodeling magazineʼs Big 50 Contractors, and Qualified Remodelerʼs Top 500 Remodeler list every year since 2003. Other awards include: Best of Houzz Service in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; BRAGB 2018 Prism Gold Award for “Best Historical Renovation”; and Boston Home 10th Anniversary “Best Suburban Residence – A Colorful Past”.  The Remodeling Company is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston, the National Association of The Remodeling Industry and the Professional Remodeling Organization of New England. For more information, visit https://www.theremodelingco.com 

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Third Book by Plymouth, MA Retirement Guru and Author Now Available

Baby Boomers are retiring faster than expected, largely due to COVID-19 implications. In 2020, 56 percent of Boomers were drawing Social Security prior to full retirement age. In 2021, that number increased to 58 percent.

“In short, it looks like we’re going in the wrong direction,” explained nationally-known speaker, author, retirement planning guru and Boomer Marcia Mantell. “With Boomers retiring sooner than planned, they’re taking on some additional risk. They’re adding years to their planning horizon and may need to stretch their finances a bit too thin.  We don’t control inflation and market volatility, but we are in control of figuring out how to pay for these extra years of retirement.”

But where to start? What if there was a blueprint, or better yet, an easy-to-follow recipe for planning your retirement years? 

Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan, Mantell’s newly released third book, is a rousing departure from the typical retirement planning books. It’s an easy-to-digest discussion guide that offers up the “ingredients” for a successful transition into your retirement years. And includes worksheets and a 10-year outlook so each person can really see where they are heading.

As the author of two other retirement planning books, What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women (Rethink Press), and What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women (Rethink Press), Mantell was looking to create a better way for fellow Boomers, and even Gen Xers who are now in their 50s, to embrace the idea of reinventing retirement well before they actually leave their job behind. 

Marcia Mantell

“We’ve made it too hard for most people to figure out their retirement. There’s no fun and nothing familiar when you’re making the transition from real life to retirement life. This book is meant to get you at your own kitchen table to talk about the possibilities. Then pull in the realities of living with no paycheck,” said Mantell. “So many near-retirees I’ve talked to are truly unprepared for life in retirement. They say they’ll travel, but then what?”

In her new book, Mantell walks individuals and couples through specific steps to create their own “recipe” for retirement, layer by layer, like making a lasagna. Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan includes:

•    Six sections filled with discussion guides and worksheets
•    Terrific resources and ideas to explore retirement options
•    A unique Plan A, B, +C for Boomers to create their unique “retirement menu”

With all the different ingredients needed in a retirement plan, Mantell’s discussion guide is in a familiar format. This retirement “cookbook” covers topics that boomers should be talking about with a cup of tea or coffee…or a glass of wine.

Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan retails for $19.99 and is available for purchase at Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.

About Marcia Mantell
For over 30 years, Marcia Mantell has helped the country’s foremost financial services firms and advisors increase their knowledge of complex retirement concepts and regulations.  She has a remarkable ability to translate those concepts into everyday language. With a deep knowledge of Social Security and Medicare, she works with advisors and their clients to make a successful transition into retirement.

She was named an IA25 Honoree by ThinkAdvisor in 2021—one of the “advisors, experts and leaders in financial services who are pushing the industry forward.”

Mantell is also a renowned speaker who has spent the past 20+ years presenting retirement topics in a highly-engaging style to Baby Boomer and financial advisor audiences across the country.

Mantell is the author What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women (Rethink Press), What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women (Rethink Press) and her latest book, Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plandiscussion guide. Mantell imparts her wisdom of all things retirement with the Baby Boomer generation, particularly Boomer women, in her books as well as in her popular blog, BoomerRetirementBriefs.com. 

Mantell owns and operates Mantell Retirement Consulting, Inc. a retirement education and marketing communications firm based in Plymouth, MA. She builds and conducts innovative retirement income planning workshops and programs for advisors and their clients and for employers who want to help their employees be better prepared for retirement.

For additional background on Mantell and her work with Mantell Retirement Consulting, visit https://mantellretirementconsulting.com

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