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5 Valuable Social Security Tips for Your Daughter and Granddaughter

By Donna Davis May 12, 2016

The choices you make today will affect your Social Security payment amount later on. This is true, even if you are in your 60s and are rapidly approaching retirement age. It’s especially true for our daughters and granddaughters, who still have several decades to go before retirement age. I always thought that everyone got the same amount for Social Security. Like many women, I was very naïve…

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Important Social Security Deadline Looms – Are You Prepared?

By Donna Davis April 24, 2016

Did you know that several Social Security rules are about to change? If not, you’re not alone! There’s a great deal of confusion about who is affected and what will happen.

True, the upcoming deadline affects a small percentage of people. That said, many of us are concerned they we lose benefits if we don’t take action. Let’s clarify the situation. Read More

Explaining Facebook Security and Privacy Issues for a Better Social Experience After 60

By Judi Jacobs March 12, 2021

Social media has changed the way we connect and interact with friends, family, old acquaintances and businesses. It allows us to share pretty much everything, including how we are feeling, what we are doing, what we are thinking, who we are with, photos, videos and even check-in at locations.  Read More

Social Prescribing – The Time Has Come for Adoption in the U.S.

By Anthony Cirillo June 11, 2022

Social prescribing is a means of enabling health professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services. The rationale is that health and wellbeing are determined mostly by social, economic and environmental factors such as food…

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Living on Solo Security: 4 Keys to Living Alone Without the Worries

By Lori Martinek December 05, 2021

Living by yourself? Join the crowd. The number of adults ages 45 to 64 who live alone has grown by more than 20 percent over the past decade alone. In 2020, the numbers worldwide reach 330 million people. Solo dwellers report…

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Approaching Retirement Alone? 3 Strategies to Stay Social, Happy and Healthy

By Carol Marak March 20, 2020

Financial matters are the top concern for most women 60 and over. Members of my community more often than any other issue, say money and outliving their finances is their main worry…

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Stay Safe Online After 60: Understanding Social Media Privacy Laws

By Jennifer Stern May 26, 2019

Do you find yourself wanting to use social media to stay in touch with loved ones but get lost in all the potential problems? Do you feel confident you understand all the ways to protect yourself from online scams? Have you been victimized or targeted because of your age demographic? Read More

Socially Responsible Retirement Planning: Save the World and Enrich Your Life

By Sixty and Me April 05, 2019

As older women already or about to be retired, many of us have begun thinking about the legacies we’d like to leave. We want to leave the world better than we found it, but we need our investments to keep us afloat financially once we’re no longer in the workplace. Is it possible to do both? Read More

Investing in Retirement in a Socially Responsible Way: Do Well While Doing Good

By Margaret Manning November 08, 2018

Many people have a specific cause that pulls the strings of their heart. But can you make money while investing in such a cause? Join us in conversation with financial expert Pam Krueger who has the answers those questions. Enjoy the show! Read More

5 Keys to Achieving Financial Security in Retirement

By Margaret Manning February 18, 2017

When retirement is already a fact, it is too late to talk about saving money. What do you do then? Financial advisor Allan Roth has some practical strategies that he’s going to share with us today. Enjoy the show! Read More