Managing Money

Are you a list maker? Or do you use them to help you move forward and stay organized? One of the most common To Dos on our “list” as we get older, whether it is written down or in our head, is the matter of taking action on the most procrastinated…

Women over 60 are no strangers to hard work. Most of us have worked all our lives, whether it’s at a full-time job or caring for children or for aging parents. But as we approach retirement age, many older women are starting to think about…

I’m often asked by business owners if they should use a business broker when selling their business. My standard answer is, “It depends.” Let’s look at what a business broker is and some of the pros and cons of using one…

Retirement marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. For many women, this transition can be both exhilarating and daunting. While some relish the newfound freedom, others may find themselves at a crossroads, wondering what to do next.

When you hear someone talk about the stock market, do you understand the terms they use – domestic markets, international markets, emerging markets, developed markets; small- mid- or large-cap stock; growth or value stock?

There are many in-demand work-from-home online jobs that are suitable for older women. These jobs often offer flexibility and the ability to work remotely. Remember to explore each option further, consider your skills and interests…

For the majority of people, retirement brings many benefits, freedom to spend your time how you choose, taking up new hobbies, travelling, seeing friends, joining clubs. For others, the extra time may seem too much, and they become bored…

Sometimes money problems are not really about the money. If we could just focus on our money obstacles, we’d all be just fine! “I just need to get my act together” and “I just need to make more money” are things I hear frequently from financial coaching…

I read some mind-boggling stats from the Social Security Administration the other day: “Out of 100 people, by retirement, 1 will be wealthy, 4 will be financially stable, 5 will need to continue working, 36 will have died, and 54 will need to rely on…”

Starting a salary negotiation in your 50s or 60s can be a terrifying prospect. In many ways, it is like negotiating a salary increase at any other age – you worry about hurting your reputation with your boss, feel awkward about asking for a raise and worry that doing so will hurt your prospects at the company…