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Journalists, writers, and podcasters across the country ask for Marcia Mantell’s insights about a wide-range of retirement topics. Read or listen to the latest…

Journalists Turn to Marcia

Having in-depth knowledge about a topic as complex as retirement is one thing. Being able to translate those complexities into meaningful language for non-financial folks is something else. Marcia is well-known for bringing dry, jargon-laden, technical retirement language into everyday life. That’s why reporters seek her out. And, popular publications ask her to write guest columns. Not to mention podcasters love her lively interview style.

She’s also a respected source among journalists who focus on delivering important information and trends to financial advisors and the retirement industry.

Listen to a wide-variety of podcasts

From Jean Chatzky’s HerMoney to Matt Halloran’s Top Advisor Marketing, Marcia is talking retirement. Take a listen in on the latest podcasts where Marcia is a guest. Check out the full list in Marcia’s Podcast Library.

Check out articles for Financial Advisors

Marcia’s been a contributing writer to Life/Health Advisor Magazine since 2018. She offers Financial Advisors insights, practice management tips, and new ideas for helping their clients successful navigate the challenges of retirement. From dealing with Baby Boomers perspectives to understanding Social Security and Medicare, her articles are well-received and often the lead story. Check out What’s Marcia Talking About?

Read Articles of Interest & Interviews

The Street – How to Fund Your HSA and 401(k) by Robert Powell, February 16, 2021

How to Fund Your HSA and 401(k)

Bigger tax benefits for HSAs means more workers are funneling funds there. Is that smart?

HerMoney – What you Don’t Know About Social Security can Cost you a Ton by Kathryn Tuggle and featuring Marcia Mantell, August 21, 2020

What You Don’t Know About Social Security Can Cost You — A Ton | HerMoney

As the country’s most popular social program turns 85, here’s a look at the four ways it lets women down… and how to boost your Social Security earnings.

HerMoney – Tempted to File Early for Social Security? Don’t Do It Before Considering These 6 Things by Marcia Mantell, May 7, 2020

Tempted To File Early for Social Security? Don’t Do It Before Considering These 6 Things | HerMoney

Unemployment is up, retirement portfolios are down. Should older workers fill the income gap by filing for Social Security benefits before age 66 or 67?

PlanSponsor Magazine –Securing Retirement for Female Workers by Amanda Umpierrez, March 18, 2020

Securing Retirement for Female Workers | PLANSPONSOR

Faced with a list of priorities and lack of knowledge, women are often the ones who get off course with retirement security.

USA Today – Missing years? Zeroes? Here are key things to understand about your Social Security statements by Robert Powell, January 31, 2020

Missing years? Zeroes? Here are key things to understand about your Social Security statements

A key financial task you should complete each year is checking your Social Security statement. Here are six things to know.

Next Avenue.org – 3 Things Women Must Know About Social Security Benefits by Richard Eisenberg, November 19, 2019 includes book excerpt from Marcia Mantell’s book What’s the Deal With Social Security for Women?

3 Things Women Must Know About Social Security Benefits

Important factors regarding benefits and taxes

Hanover Mariner – Hanover Author Looks to Help Other Women with Social Security by Audrey Cooney, November 23, 2019

Hanover author looks to help other women with Social Security

A Hanover woman has published a book that aims to clear up misconceptions about claiming Social Security benefits, especially for women.

ThinkAdvisor – What Divorced Women Should Know About Claiming Social Security by Jane Wollman Rusoff, November 19, 2019

What Divorced Women Should Know About Claiming Social Security | ThinkAdvisor

Many don’t know they may be able to claim on their ex-husband’s work record, Marcia Mantell tells ThinkAdvisor.

ThinkAdvisor – What Boomers Need, and Aren’t Getting, From Advisors by Jane Wollman Rusoff, May 6, 2019

What Boomers Need, and Aren’t Getting, From Advisors | ThinkAdvisor

Boomers have been “forgotten” by advisors just as decumulation time draws near, retirement consultant Marcia Mantell tells ThinkAdvisor.

South Shore Senior News – Q&A with South Shore Senior News: Let’s Talk About Money, May 2019,

Let’s talk about money

Q&A with Marcia Mantell Author of What’s the Deal with…Retirement Planning for Women Q: For nearly 30 years you’ve been in the retirement business. Why are you focusing on women and their reti…

Tribune News Service – Here are 10 Retirement Resolutions (According to Experts) To Make In 2018 by Janet Kidd Stewart, January 4, 2018

Here are 10 retirement resolutions (according to the experts) to make in 2018

Even if the numbers look good for your retirement plan, there is always room to improve your financial habits

ThinkAdvisor – Social Security Tips by Janet Kidd Stewart, January 19, 2018

ThinkAdvisor – A Hidden IRA Benefit Most Advisors Miss by Jane Wollman Rusoff, May 31, 2017

A Hidden IRA Benefit Most Advisors Miss | ThinkAdvisor

Advising this group of women to open IRAs can help them secure their retirement and save even more, Marcia Mantell tells ThinkAdvisor.

In Profile with Marcia Mantell – The Women’s Market by Carolyn Ellis, Advisor Magazine

Marcia A. Mantell – ADVISOR Magazine

Marcia Mantell is the author of a What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women, a how-to book that inspires and motivates women to be aggressive about retirement planning. From shoe shopping to learning the language of investments, Mantell speaks to women in no-nonsense yet compassionate terms…

Chicago Tribune – Keep your income stream flowing through retirement by Janet Kidd Stewart.

Keep your income stream flowing through retirement

Getting pre-retirees to view their retirement savings as a monthly paycheck is still an uphill battle.

Consumer Reports Money Advisor – Financial planning in your 60s. Take these steps now to ease the transition into your next life phase by Catherine Fredman

Financial Planning in Your 60s | Retirement – Consumer Reports

Financial planning, even in your 60s, can ease the transition to retirement. Consumer Reports offers a to-do list.

Profiles in Success – Marcia Mantell’s interview with Research Magazine

At 31, Marcia Mantell was thrilled to step into retirement. Not her own — but the burgeoning financial services’ retirement industry. The year was 1992. That’s when she joined Fidelity Investments’ in-house ad agency as account manager for its retirement products group.

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