Money Advice for Women in Their 60s
For many women, the years after 60 are dominated by the transition into retirement. Finally, all the savings and investing you’ve been doing for decades feel real. Your last day at the office isn’t out of reach; you can start pulling money…
Read MoreHave You Had “The Talk” with Your Adult Children?
If we haven’t already, we need to make sure we’ve had “the talk” with our children by the time we reach retirement. This does not refer to the infamous sex talk we have with our children during their pre-teen stage, but about our end-of-life…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Have “The Estate Plan Talk”
While many may recognize that drafting a will is an essential part of their estate plan, most don’t realize that it is an instrument for communicating your intentions. Although it functions as a statement of your estate wishes, it won’t help your children…
Read MoreIs a Bridge Job Right for You Before Retirement?
There was a time when I felt sure that I would continue working until age 70 or beyond. In fact, I often joked that one day I would simply resign from my job at the nursing home where I worked as an RN and move myself into the assisted living…
Read MoreDo You Feel Invisible or Invincible Over 60?
In our youth-oriented society, women are often written-off by age, and if you watch TV or read articles, you would think that after 40 we begin a wild ride up and over the hill. It’s as if we begin a steady course toward invisibility…
Read MoreMy Father’s an Exhibitionist – What to Do When a Parent Acts Out
I spoke to Dr. Pamela Pitman Brown, a credentialed professional gerontologist and a fellow in the Academy of Gerontology, about the topic of inappropriate sexual behaviors displayed by a loved one in the throes of dementia…
Read MoreWhy a Reverse Mortgage is Part of My Retirement Plan
If you’re like many people, you may be surprised that I’ve included a reverse mortgage in my retirement plan. After all, aren’t reverse mortgages just for broke and desperate people? Aren’t they just a loan of last resort for those with no other options?
Read MoreWhy Widows Should Be Aware of These 4 Retirement Planning Considerations
Retirement planning for widows (and widowers) involves some unique aspects that must be considered in addition to the emotional grief and stress that comes with losing a spouse. There seems to be some correlation between times…
Read MoreThe Basics of Protecting Our Brain from Dementia
There is a common myth that once someone is diagnosed with dementia, well, it’s very much a death sentence, perhaps a tortuously long-time coming…
Read MoreWorking from Home in Your 60s? Dress Your Home Office for Success!
Working from home can be a mixed blessing for those of us old enough to have finally finished with putting on those high heels every day and going in to the office (or shop, or wherever) to work. Maybe you like not having to get dressed up, being able…
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