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4 Crazy Ways We Limit Ourselves When Dating Over 60!

By Sixty and Me December 06, 2018

The thought of putting yourself out there to begin dating again can be a daunting prospect at any age; however, dating for mature women can be downright terrifying! Dating has changed so much over the past few years – navigating the relatively new world of online dating while dealing with your own apprehensions can put you off trying in the first place. Read More

What Holds Older Women Back in the Senior Dating Game? Dating Fears and Limiting Beliefs!

By Margaret Manning August 13, 2018

Are you afraid to meet men because you think they won’t like you? Our limiting beliefs and fears can do a lot of damage on our self-confidence, so let’s have dating coach Lisa Copeland bring some positivity to this area of our life. Enjoy the show! Read More

4 Tips to Help You Stop Being Affected by Robocall Madness

By Judi Jacobs February 22, 2018

Unwanted telemarketing calls and scams are nothing new. Yet these days it seems like they can be out of control, with your phone ringing off the hook. Not only are they annoying, but they can pose safety issues if you are not careful. Read More

Senior Scams: When is the Tax Man Not the Tax Man?

By Sixty and Me January 25, 2018

Imagine this. You have just come home from the park with your grandkids. As your 3-year-old granddaughter plays on the floor with her toys and your 8-year-old grandson reads at the table, you receive a phone call. Read More

6 Ways to Avoid Senior Scams and Frauds

By Anthony Cirillo November 09, 2017

In the U.S., victims of elder financial abuse can lose a cumulative sum of about $3 billion a year, according to Bob Blancato, head of the Elder Justice Coalition and expert in the Caregiver Smile Summit.

And guess what? That is a low estimate. Another study reveals up to $36 billion in losses. As the population of aging people grows so do fraud and abuse. Read More

4 Lessons for Older Adults from Hurricane Harvey

By Sixty and Me September 01, 2017

It doesn’t matter if you live on the Gulf Coast of Texas, near the banks of the Elbe in Dresden, or on the fault line in Nepal… natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. Read More

How to Avoid Senior Dating Scams, According to a Professional Dating Coach

By Sixty and Me January 31, 2017

We all want love in our lives, no matter what age we are! But maintaining healthy relationships – romantic and otherwise – becomes even more important in our 50s, 60s and beyond.

So, how do you put yourself out there and make new connections in the over-50 dating scene? Read More

7 Easy Ways to Avoid Identity Theft and Senior Scams

By Margaret Manning November 14, 2016

I remember the moment of panic when, 5 years ago, I realized that I had just had my wallet stolen. I was standing outside a store in Milan, admiring a particularly nice pair of shoes in the window, when a young man bumped into me. He held up his hands apologetically and smiled. As he disappeared into the crowd, realization dawned on me and I started to panic. Read More

What’s the Truth About Reverse Mortgages? We Want to Hear from You!

By Margaret Manning November 03, 2016

A quick Google search shows just how polarized our opinions about reverse mortgages are. If you start to type in “Reverse Mortgages,” you will be greeted with the following auto-completion options: Read More

Tom Selleck Says Reverse Mortgages Aren’t Giving Away the Farm – Do You Agree?

By Margaret Manning September 22, 2016

Are reverse mortgages simply a way for greedy lenders to take the homes of unsuspecting seniors? Or are they a legitimate tool that can help people our age to stay in their homes, while having a better quality of life in retirement? These are the questions that ran through my head as I watched the new American Advisors Group (AAG) commercial, featuring Tom Selleck. Read More