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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

Improving Your Balance Could Save Your Life… Here’s How to Do it!

Most of us don’t think of balance as a survival skill… but it is! Seriously. Consider the fact that, according to the World Health Organization, 646,000 people die every year from falls. And, who is most at risk? That’s right! People over 65. So, today, I would like to offer some advice for how to improve your balance. I hope that it helps you to stay free and healthy longer. 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

I Spent $100,000 on Upwork… Here’s My Advice for Freelancers

On the surface, freelancing sounds like an ideal option for older adults looking to make a little extra cash. It’s something that you can do from home, it allows you to leverage the skills that you earned over the course of your career and, for the most part, ageism is avoidable. Read More

7 years ago

Fashion Over 50: 4 Myths Most Mature Women Believe (#3 is Crazy!)

There are many fashion myths that seem to burden women when they hit 50. Be a hostage no more! Style blogger Susan Good is here to break four myths that might be making your life miserable. Enjoy the show! Read More

7 years ago

Nobody Cares About Your Passion Business… But, it Can Still Make You Rich

Most of us dream of starting a passion business at least once in our lives. Perhaps you love backing and have always wanted to open a bakery or coffee shop. Or, maybe you love collecting stamps and have considered buying and selling them on eBay.

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7 years ago

Fashion for Older Women: How to Accessorize Your Little Black Dress

The black dress – long or short – can be a little intimidating. Let’s break that thinking right now! Join us in discussion with fashion expert Melanie Payge who will demonstrate some fabulous looks with a simple black dress. Enjoy the show! Read More

7 years ago

The Silent Power of Reconnecting with Yourself After 60

I don’t know about you, but, I often get overwhelmed by the complexity of the world around me. Society is divided, people are distracted and our fears are amplified. When I feel like this – just like our fabulous blogger, Ginny McReynolds – I try to reconnect with myself. This process, which Ginny calls “coming back,” helps me to get things in perspective. I hope that you enjoy today’s video and Ginny’s article! 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

Are Older Investors Being Too Conservative? A Controversial Look at How We Save for Retirement

The idea that investors should be more conservative with their money as they get a little older is based on solid investment wisdom. After all, the last thing you want to happen one year before retirement is for your life savings to go up in smoke during a market correction. Read More

7 years ago

This is the Worst Mistake When It Comes to Exercise Over 60

A few days ago, while I was working my way through my usual workout routine at the gym, I noticed a woman in her mid-60s going through her 60-minute orientation. Read More

7 years ago

How to Release Your Artistic Inner-Goddess After 60

We spend most of our lives in boxes, both figuratively and – for those of us in office jobs – literally! Now that we have a little more time on our hands, maybe it’s time to reevaluate our passions. For example, I know that many people in our community are interested in drawing, painting, writing and other creative hobbies. And, today, I want to talk about why your 60s and older may be the perfect time to release your artistic inner-goddess. 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

How to Negotiate with Your Creditors in the Years Before Retirement: 8 Steps to Freedom

My trembling left hand held a cup of green tea as my right dipped into a box of Kleenex. I had long ago stopped wearing eye makeup (too expensive!) but if I had been wearing mascara, it would have been all over my cheeks by now. It had been a tough few years…

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