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Sixty and Me is a community of over 500,000 women over 60 founded by Margaret Manning. Our editorial team publishes articles on lifestyle topics including fashion, dating, retirement and money.

Latest Posts By Sixty and Me

7 years ago

Be Yourself! Fashion After 50 is About Authenticity and Uniqueness

After 50, it’s easy to see how mature women can become “invisible” to a society that is focused on (and some say obsessed with) youth. When a woman reaches mid-life, she shouldn’t feel invisible unless she chooses to. Mature women should feel beautiful and truly authentic. Read More

7 years ago

Put Down Your Swords, Ladies! Dating Over 60 Doesn’t Have to Be a Battle

Are you looking for a Knight in Shining Armor, but only seem to be able to find the Knave of Hearts? Do you think a man who will take care of you is ancient history? Take heart, even as a modern woman over 60, you don’t have to do it all alone! Read More

7 years ago

Socially Responsible Retirement Planning: Save the World and Enrich Your Life

As older women already or about to be retired, many of us have begun thinking about the legacies we’d like to leave. We want to leave the world better than we found it, but we need our investments to keep us afloat financially once we’re no longer in the workplace. Is it possible to do both? Read More

7 years ago

Mature Dating Mystery: Why Are Women Still Attracted to Bad Boys?

Have you ever been completely captivated by a man you knew was bad for you? Most women have fallen for a bad boy at some point in their lives. It’s hard to resist a great looking guy who knows exactly how to make you feel amazing and while maturity may bring wisdom, a woman over 60 certainly isn’t immune to this man’s dangerous charms. Read More

7 years ago

Pay Less AND Travel Better: 3 Tips for Exploring the World in Style (on the Cheap)

Imagine for a moment what a truly travel-filled life would look like for you if money were no object.

Maybe you’d spend a few weeks (or a few months) a year in a sunny beach town… sailing, surfing, enjoying the warm ocean. Read More

7 years ago

Fashion After 50 Trash of Treasure: 6 Things to KEEP and 3 to TOSS

How can mature women improve their wardrobe by considering which items they should keep and which they should donate or toss? Read More

7 years ago

When it Comes to Retirement Planning, is the Fiduciary Rule All it’s Cracked Up to Be?

Are you a U.S. woman planning for retirement but feeling less than equipped to handle the job on your own? Are you wondering how to find a trustworthy financial advisor?

In today’s video, registered investment adviser and PBS MoneyTrack host Pam Krueger joins Margaret to explain the rule that sets fiduciary financial advisors apart from the rest. Read on to learn why working with one could be the best retirement decision you ever make! Read More

7 years ago

3 Reasons Women Over 50 Have Trouble Finding Love (It’s Not What You Think)

Why do otherwise dauntless women in their 50’s and 60’s struggle so much when it comes to dating? Do you feel, as a mature woman, you should have your love life figured out by now? Take heart – you’re not alone and help is on the way! Read More

7 years ago

Afraid of Running Out of Cash After Retirement? We Have a Solution!

For many older women already or soon-to-be retired, money is an ongoing concern. Are the golden years you’ve long anticipated becoming tarnished with financial worries?

In today’s video discussion, investing expert and PBS Money Track host Pam Krueger shares three practical tips on how to tackle our fears head-on. If you’re ready to control your money worries instead of letting them control you, read on! Read More

7 years ago

Makeup for Older Women: My (No Item Over $5!) Party Makeover Using Catrice Products

Ready to have some fun? Enjoy wearing makeup, but can’t afford $20 or more for a single product? You don’t have to break the bank to look your best. Read More