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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

8 years ago

Why Vintage Clothing is Suddenly Hot Again

There are many reasons that women our age are embracing vintage clothing. Some of us want to reconnect with our past. Others want to purchase ethically produced clothing or to protect the environment. Still others just love the way it looks! So, today, I’d love to start a discussion about vintage clothing and share a few of my own finds. 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

8 years ago

Happy 74th Birthday Sam Elliott – We Love How You Make Us Feel

Throughout his career, American actor Sam Elliott has played gun-slinging cowboys on TV and in films like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “Tombstone” and “The Quick and the Dead.” Read More

8 years ago

Growing Older Alone – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

I know from talking with all of you that many women in the community are living alone. Some of us have experienced a separation or lost our partner. Others have been single for some time. But, regardless of the reasons, growing older alone seems to be more common than ever before. So, today, I want to talk about the good and bad sides of living by yourself after 60. In today’s video, I’ll also share some of my own experiences as a single older woman. By the way, check out our “What’s new in your world?” article and let me know what you think of this format. 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

8 years ago

Shocking Bankruptcy Spike Among Older Adults Has Implications for Individuals and Society

It’s no surprise that many older adults are struggling financially. Between the Great Recession, which wiped out many of our savings, rising medical costs and low interest rates, baby boomers are in a tricky spot, financially speaking. Read More

8 years ago

Finally! A Little Good News About Medicare!

Staying healthy is one of the most important prerequisites for getting the most from life after 60. And, while we all have a responsibility to eat right and exercise, it simply isn’t possible to avoid illness and injury altogether. For this reason, Medicare is one of the most essential programs in the U.S. for older adults. Read More

8 years ago

Happy Birthday Helen Mirren, Retirement Work and Vintage Clothing

I hope that you are having a wonderful day wherever you are in this beautiful world of ours. Today, we have so many fun and useful topics to discuss. First, let’s wish Helen Mirren a very happy 73rd birthday. Then, we will discuss how to get the most from vintage clothing. And, in today’s video, I talk about how a “bridge job” might help you to get more from retirement. 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

8 years ago

Happy 73rd Birthday Helen Mirren – You’re an Inspiration to Women Everywhere!

Few women are as beloved by the Sixty and Me community as Helen Mirren. It’s not just that she is an amazing actress, although she certainly is that. It’s also that she offers a classy, down-to-earth alternative to the over-the-top celebrities that we see on the TV every day. Read More

8 years ago

Happy Birthday Sir Mick Jagger – Time Is Definitely Still on Your Side

Mick Jagger is one of those celebrities we feel we know well. We have been exposed to his music, lifestyle and attitude all our lives. He is, however, one of the celebrity musicians I know very little about. Read More

8 years ago

How to Rediscover Your Playful Side at Any Age

Kids don’t need to be taught how to play. It’s as natural as breathing. But, unfortunately, many adults have forgotten how to have fun. So, today, I want to talk about how play can improve your health and happiness. Then, I’ll offer a few suggestions for how to reconnect with your playful side. 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

8 years ago

4 Slow Travel Experiences That Allow for Adventure at a Relaxed Pace

Slow travel is not so much about how fast you navigate a new place. It reflects a philosophy of life. Fast travel is active, busy and hurried. It can be an impatient and frantic way of visiting a new place. Read More