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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.

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8 years ago

102-Year-Old Woman Dials Wrong Number… What Happens Next Will Warm Your Heart!

Making new friends can be a daunting experience at any age, but, I think we can all agree that it is something that becomes harder as we get older.

After all, if you don’t spend your days at work or school, where exactly do you go to meet new people and develop new friendships? Read More

8 years ago

Really? Cheese-Fueled Brawl Breaks Out Between Senior Citizens at Costco

Costco is known for being a one-stop shop if you’re looking to buy household or food items in bulk, not to mention a variety of other miscellaneous items that you never knew you needed (a giant life-sized Teddy bear, vacation packages, custom painted pet portraits – the list goes on and on).

And let’s not forget the free food samples that you can enjoy to help keep your energy up as you wander the never-ending aisles of this warehouse giant. Read More

8 years ago

This Nightclub for Seniors is Way Over the Top… and That’s Why We Love it!

Quick quiz! What activities pop into your mind when you think the words “senior citizens?” Chances are, even if you are a dynamic, well-rounded older adult yourself, activities like “bingo,” “pinochle,” “knitting” and “scrapbooking” were probably on the tip of your tongue.

Activities like “going to a rave,” “dancing the twist,” “drinking fancy cocktails” and “attending black-tie events” probably weren’t at the top of your list. To be honest, they weren’t at the top of mine either! Read More

8 years ago

Linda Hamilton’s Role in New Terminator Film Shows that Older Women Can Kick Butt Too!

These days, there’s no shortage of young, beefy male actors gracing the screens at the box office in the latest action films – but what about women in their 60’s?

Now that’s something we don’t see so much – until now! Read More

8 years ago

The Ms. Senior DC Pageant Shines a Spotlight on Ageless Beauty

Women over 60 often experience an unfortunate societal norm – they are made to feel invisible.

Sure, we’ve all heard that 30 is the new 20 or even that 40 is the new 30 – but 60? Rarely is 60 called the new 40.

More commonly, when women reach their 60s (and beyond), our youth-crazed society makes them feel obsolete, unimportant, or irrelevant. Read More

8 years ago

Restaurant Noise Got You Down? Seniors Rejoice… There’s an App for That!

For most of my life, I had two criteria when it came to choosing a restaurant – great food and acceptable service. Now, as a get a little older, I find myself adding a third criteria to the list – a reasonably quiet room so that I can actually enjoy the company of my friends and family. Read More

8 years ago

Controversial Comedy Skit Says a Lot About the Way Millennials View Boomers (Video)

They say that there is always an element of truth in every sarcastic comment. And, the same is often true for clichés and stereotypes. Well, if this is true, then a recent comedy sketch by a group of Australian millennials may offer some fascinating insights into just how our kids and grandkids see us. Read More

8 years ago

Sharon Stone Brings the 70’s Back Into Style!

It has been said that if you are sad to see a fashion trend fade out of popularity, just wait a few years and it will likely come back into style.

Which is a sentiment that was perfectly proven by the always stylish Sharon Stone, 60, who was recently seen sporting an iconic look from the 1970’s – bell bottoms! Read More

8 years ago

My Son Has Big Plans for My Grandson’s Financial Future… and He Needs My Help

My family hasn’t done a terribly good job at generating cross-generational wealth. There was a time when I thought that my husband and I would be the ones to break our family into the world of the 1%. Then, a series of events, missteps and outright mistakes brought our financial dreams crashing down to Earth. Read More

8 years ago

Love Never Expires! 5 Reasons to Believe in Senior Dating

Do you believe in love after 60? Or have you given up on men? Join us in conversation with dating coach Lisa Copeland who shares 5 reasons why you shouldn’t give up on male companionship. Enjoy the show! Read More