Money Market Account or Money Market Fund?
What’s the difference between a money market account and a money market fund, you ask. Aren’t they the same? The answer is “no” and, depending on your situation, you may want to use one, the other, or both. Let’s take a deeper look…
Read MoreSurprise Observations from Living on the Beautiful Amalfi Coast in Italy
This spring and summer my husband and I spent three months in Maiori, Italy, a town on the Amalfi Coast. After the grueling air flight, complete with stopovers, delays, and upright airplane seats, we made it there! Finding our 3-month rental apartment…
Read MoreSecond Chances for Your Best First Impression at Home: 13 Ideas to Boost Your Self-Confidence
First impressions make all the difference whenever we meet new people, at a first date, a job interview etc. First impressions pave the way for what’s coming next. First impressions tend to “stick.” What is often overlooked? The “first impression” we…
Read MoreWhat Is Diamond Painting and How to Do It
If you’re looking for a crafting trend that’s both therapeutic and enjoyable, diamond painting is a perfect choice! This craft has gained immense popularity over the last few years, captivating people of all ages with its simple process…
Read MoreLove Your Planet? Explore These 10 Ways You Can Prove It
Last summer, my friend Jini ranted to me about her campaign to reduce single-use plastics in her life and in our local stores. Her passion impressed me and opened my eyes to a disturbing planet-wide dilemma I’ve watched yet ignored…
Read MoreWe Need to Talk About Female Hair Loss
The first thing I noticed about Rachel was not the absence of hair on her head, nor the dramatic tattoo prominently placed just behind her right ear, it was a quick and brilliant smile, an effervescent energy and a peaceful confidence…
Read MoreWhat Is the Key to Aging Well? Imagining a More Hopeful Future
I feel like I’ve been celebrating my birthday for months. Yes, it is a big one – 70. I’ve lived 20 years longer than my mother did which, as I shared with my two brothers, feels weird. “What do you want for your birthday?” my husband queried…
Read MoreDoes Minimalist Style Make Us Invisible?
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about minimalist fashion. At its core, it can be described as a Classic, unadorned, neutral-colored, or solid-colored, wardrobe made up of high-quality interchangeable pieces and little to no “logo” accessories…
Read MoreAll Aboard! The 5 Things I Absolutely Love About Train Travel
I love train travel. I think it’s in my blood. My grandfather was a depot agent in the small town of Douglass, Kansas, so my father grew up around trains. While I did not, the sound of a train whistle in the distance still stirs a sense of excitement in me…
Read MoreAre You Looking for Love or Compliments?
Would it surprise you to learn that only 5 percent of women at age 65 will meet a new man in the next 12-month period? And it’s not because all the good men are taken. It’s because so many single women don’t truly want to date…
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