10 Things to Consider if You Need a Revocable Trust
In October, National Estate Planning Awareness Month, I spoke with an estate planning attorney, Amanda Pyper Ruiz at Same Day Wills, who shared some great tips and things to think about when considering the will vs trust question…
Read MoreOnline Banking Scams During the Pandemic and How Boomers Can Protect Themselves
Since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic, there has been an increase in online attempts to steal personal information or engage in fraud. According to new TransUnion research, 38% of consumers said they have been targeted…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Be Ready to Take Over Your Family Finances
My husband didn’t expect to be diagnosed with esophageal cancer at age 34. I didn’t expect to become a widow at age 35. While it’s hard to call it a silver-lining, we were fortunate in that I was always our family’s breadwinner…
Read MoreThe Magic (Pass)Words: It’s Not About Knowing, It’s About Doing (VIDEO)
How many passwords do you have to keep track of? Have you ever counted them? I stopped counting after I hit 200 (but I have two businesses so hopefully it’s not that many for everyone). I know it’s all for our own safety and security…
Read More9 Tricks to Help You Manage Your Finances for the First Time After 60
The days of one spouse taking charge of the family finances are long gone, right? I wish that was the case. Over the years, I’ve edited a number of books aimed at helping women master the basics of personal finance and investing…
Read MoreLove Is Eternal, but Life Isn’t! Facing the Chance of Becoming a Widow
Soon after my book was published, I attended a community luncheon. Several couples were seated at my table, and we introduced ourselves. After watching me for a few minutes, one wife suddenly exclaimed, “Oh, I saw your picture in Sunday’s…
Read MoreWhat is “The Cloud” and How Can it Make Your Digital Life Better After 60?
We all use the cloud almost every day in one form or another. However, many of us have no idea what it actually means.
When we talk about “the cloud,” what this means is that the things you create (a.k.a. data), such as photos, videos, documents and email, are not physically stored on a computer, phone or tablet. Read More
3 Tips for Helping Your Dying Loved One Make End-of-Life Plans
Maria and Arthur are coming towards the end of their lives. They are a couple I know, who raised four children, had vibrant and dynamic careers at the prime of their lives, lived in different countries and made a very positive and significant contribution to the world in various ways. Read More
How to Stay Safe in a Digital World by Keeping Your Phone Secure
It’s a big digital world out there, and it can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be. Arm yourself with the knowledge to protect yourself and be proactive. Online safety is in your hands. Read More
5 Tips for Safer Online Shopping That You Should Start Practicing Now
COVID-19 has changed the world. No doubt, as we are released into the “wild,” life as we knew it is gone. Different ways of gathering, eating out, and shopping will take hold…
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