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Margaret Manning is the founder of Sixty and Me. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Margaret is passionate about building dynamic and engaged communities that improve lives and change perceptions. Margaret can be contacted at margaret@sixtyandme.com

Latest Posts By Margaret Manning

7 years ago

Connecting with Your Spiritual Self, While Saving the World | My Andrew Harvey Interview

As you know, I recently started another website, lifeafterdeath.com, on which I explore the topic of spirituality, especially as we get a little older. Today, I want to invite you to watch my latest interview with Andrew Harvey. In it, we discuss life after death, sacred activism and the poems of Kabir. Read More

7 years ago

60 Seconds to Happiness – 7 Ways to Be Happier in Under a Minute

Happiness. It’s the one thing that we are all searching for. But, despite billions of dollars of self-help books, tapes and videos being sold each year, most of us struggle to come to grips with this most basic of human emotions. Well, today, I want to share 7 things that you can do in under a minute to boost your happiness. This could be the most important video that you ever watch. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

When it Comes to Making Money in Retirement, is $500 Better than $100,000?

Do you know what older adults fear most? Is it death? Nope. Getting a serious illness? Not even close. According to a survey by the financial company Allianz, baby boomers fear running out of money in retirement more than anything else.

Specifically, they found that 43% of boomers feared outliving their savings. That’s more than the percentage of people who feared cognitive decline and loneliness combined! Read More

7 years ago

Making Friends After 60 is as Easy as 1, 2, 3… ok, 4 :)

The women in our community come from vastly different backgrounds. We have different hobbies, interests, beliefs and priorities. But, one thing that we all need is friendship. Unfortunately, at our age, making friends isn’t always easy. So, today, I thought that it would be useful to share 4 steps that I personally have followed to improve my social life. I hope that you find today’s video helpful! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

The Delicate Art of Managing Your Money with Dignity and Grace

For the most part, money is a “cold” and unappealing topic. We don’t usually talk about our finances with our friends (or even family.) When we do, we are likely to speak from the perspectives of hope or regret. Well, today, I want to take a slightly “warmer” look at the topic of managing your money after 60. I’d like to talk about how managing your money with dignity and grace can help you to get more from life. I hope you enjoy the video! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

A Video Message Just for You from the Arctic Circle!

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to visit some amazing places… but, none of them has taken my breath away as completely as my latest trip to the Arctic Circle! I would have loved to bring you all with me, but, I thought that the next best thing would be to share a video of my journey with you. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! This trip has been amazing! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

Thanks for the Journey! Learning to Love Your Body in Your 60s

Are you learning to love your body? Do you really appreciate your body now that you are in your 60s? This are the questions posed in a beautiful article written by one of our Sixty and Me bloggers, Elizabeth Dunkel.

In it, she says that her body has “Walked everywhere, run on beaches, hiked on mountains, skied and skated. It has walked cities, strolled through museums and sat in cathedrals and concerts around the world.” Read More

7 years ago

3 Benefits to Starting a Business After 50 that Have Nothing to do with Money

As we approach retirement, it’s natural to think about how we are going to support ourselves in the decades ahead. Starting a business is an option, but, most of us don’t know where to start. In addition, we are constantly exposed to images of 20-something entrepreneurs succeeding. If the media is to be believed, older entrepreneurs don’t stand a chance. Or do they? Read More

7 years ago

Embrace the Power of “Possible Thinking”

If you listen to most self-help gurus, they will tell you that positive thinking is essential to finding happiness. I’ve always been somewhat skeptical of this advice. After all, sometimes it feels like we need action more than optimism to solve our problems. Do you feel the same way?

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7 years ago

Do We Become More or Less Spiritual as We Age?

Even though I spent most of my life in the business world, there was a time when studying spirituality and religion was my passion. I even completed a degree in Comparative Religion at the University of Colorado. For a while, this topic was pushed to the background, but, as I have gotten a little older, I have, once again, found myself pondering spiritual topics. So, today, I would like to share a video that I recorded on the topic of spirituality after 60. I hope that you find it thought-provoking… regardless of whether you consider yourself to be religious or not. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More