Managing Money

When many of us hear the word “LinkedIn,” we picture ambitious 20- and 30-somethings posting about promotions or sharing thought-leadership articles or what they learned at a recent seminar. But the professional networking platform isn’t just a place for them…

You’ve seen a lot. You’ve made good choices. You’ve learned from the bad ones. So, when it comes to money, it makes sense to want to feel sure about what you’re doing. But what if that feeling of certainty is exactly what’s keeping you stuck? And what if that certainty is preventing…

A mystery shopper (also known as a secret shopper) is a person who is hired to pose as a regular customer and visit a business, such as a store, restaurant, or hotel, to evaluate and report on their experiences. Mystery shopping is typically…

Сeven provisions in the new OBBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) could significantly increase ACA (Affordable Care Act) health insurance costs for some seniors in 2026. Understanding these seven provisions, and careful financial planning could help you avoid some…

In a previous blog, I offered some points to consider when you decide to become an entrepreneur in retirement. This time I would like to look at the qualities that make a successful entrepreneur. It is not a failsafe guarantee…

Putting a chunk away for retirement in 2025 – perhaps it was a New Year’s resolution, or, more likely, it’s simply a goal you have every year. In either case, now that we’re more than halfway through 2025, how are you feeling about reaching that goal? Being as it is that life rarely follows…

Many women over 50 are looking for ways to boost their income without taking on a full-time job. Are you retired, semi-retired, or simply exploring new financial opportunities? Passive income can offer a reliable stream of earnings with less daily effort. These income ideas are ideal…

Seniors can save money with tax provisions in the new “OBBBA” (“One Big Beautiful Bill Act”). The new law took effect on July 4, and it can save money for seniors in 2025 and future years. Here is how thoughtful tax and financial planning can help you keep more of your wealth…

I still recall an impactful conversation that took place several years ago, shortly after my book was published. While attending a community luncheon, I was seated at a round table with several couples. We exchanged pleasantries over salads and iced tea…

Many of us are turning our hands to starting a small business to supplement retirement income. This will probably pose no problems if you have been an entrepreneur previously – though few entrepreneurs retire!