When was the last time you engaged in a life hack? For me, I didn’t even know what that term meant until a friend asked me about the concept a couple of years ago. The more I read about it the more intrigued I was. Much to my surprise, it turns out…

We all have a set of core values we live our life by. They are the very foundation of who we are and what we stand for. As important as they are, how clear are you on your core values? And what is the vital role that your core values and life story play in your estate planning and crafting your legacy?

Core values are fundamental beliefs that serve as guiding principles in life. They shape decisions, actions, and perceptions of yourself and the world. As important as they are to a higher quality of life after 60, most people have not fully defined their values at this stage of life…

Throughout life, each of us faces challenges about feeling loved, happy, and fulfilled. Perhaps no challenge is more prevalent for those of us over 60 than the feeling of not being enough. There are a host of reasons we may feel we are not enough as we age…

A moment will arrive in all our lives when material items we cherish and everything that physically represents what we have accomplished will be given away. From financial assets to your clothes, everything you have ever worked for and everything you have poured…

“With great power, there must also come great responsibility.” This quote from Spider-Man speaks to the consequences of our actions and the beliefs that frame our behaviors, especially when they affect many people. What does a line from Spider-Man have to do with women over 60? More than you may think. My previous article and […]

Do you know about The Great Wealth Transfer? If not, you will. In fact, it is already under way. The Great Wealth Transfer involves $68 trillion dollars and is the largest, global intergenerational wealth transfer ever. In this article and accompanying video, we will look at what…

Beginning this new year, I had a short list of ideas and topics to record for a new round of videos for my “Aha Moments with Joanie” series. I had mentally prepared the first episode of 2025 around the subject of not letting small setbacks color…

Do you remember when we thought we had all the answers and authority figures were the enemy? During our youth, we believed the future was ours for the taking. In fact, a widespread belief amongst our generation was that no one over 30 could be trusted…

Is aging really a disease? If you listen to many so-called experts in the media, it is. According to decades worth of stories in the media, the more we age, the more we are expected to disengage not only from society but also detach from our desires. Why is that? And if this…