My Top Tips on Making Withdrawals from Your Retirement Distribution Sources
This is by far one of the most challenging financial areas to consider during your retirement transition phase. Read More
10 Cruise Tips and Tricks to Help You Explore the World and Make New Friends
Life after 60 should be all about following your passions and exploring the world. Personally, I love the water, so, I’m always looking for cruise tips and tricks. Not only does cruising allow you to see the world from a completely new perspective, but, it is also a fantastic way to make new friends. Read More
7 Things Enlightened Employers Are Doing for Caregivers: On Which End Are You?
More than 42 million U.S. families, that is, 21 percent of households, experience daily limitations caring for a dependent adult. The economic value of these unpaid contributions is more than $500 billion, which is up from $375 billion in 2007. Read More
Counting on Social Security Could Kill Your Future! Do These 4 Things Instead
The way that people view Social Security is strongly influenced by their age and financial position. If you are young and healthy, you may view Social Security as something that “you’ll never see” or “just a handout for older people who didn’t save.” Read More
This One Cost Could Send Half of Your Social Security Check Up in Smoke!
As many women in our community know, living on Social Security alone is no picnic. You have to keep a roof over your head, food on the table and clothes on your back. But, as necessary as they are, these aren’t the costs that most of us should fear as we get a little older. Read More
8 Ways to Add Value to Your Life in the New Year
It is a common understanding that making important changes in your life reduces struggle and adds value to the quality of your living experience. Change can also help reduce stress and increase happiness. Read More
Navigating the New 60: How to Become Your Next Best Self
I am closing in on my 60th birthday, and I am excited to be facing a new decade. Why? Because I see this big benchmark birthday as an opportunity to transition to my next, best self. Read More
Top 6 Ways to Prepare for a Great Life After 60
Now that I have celebrated my 65th birthday and have my Medicare card, I am enjoying being a gray-haired, older woman who has learned a lot and has arrived at a pretty good place. Read More
9 Ways to Save on Your Rx: Generic Drugs, RX Coupons and More!
In the U.S., prescription drug prices continue their meteoric rise. The truly outrageous increases hit the national news outlets and some result in congressional hearings.
For example, Mylan, the maker of the life-saving EpiPen allergy-reaction injector, increased the price of its two-pack from $100 in 2009 to $608 in 2016. Read More
Living Like a Princess on Social Security – Yes, it’s Possible!
I recently read an article in Forbes titled, “Quit your job and live abroad in places so cheap you might not need to work.” I was so fascinated by this that I decided to add up the numbers of my cost of living to see how I fared in the scheme of things. Read More