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Elder Orphans: Planning Takes Courage, Wisdom and a Village

By Carol Marak February 19, 2016

Many people fall into the elder orphan segment. In fact, research suggests that close to one-quarter of Americans 65 and older could end up with no family to care for them. This makes sense when you consider the fact that one-third of people between the ages of 45 to 63 are single. Read More

It’s OK to NOT Be Interested in Dating After 60

By Tamera Layton Grieshaber February 13, 2016

I have not gone on a “date” since 1971. Ok, I was married from 1972- 2012, but I have lived alone since 2010.  Read More

Surprising Retirement Advice from 20 Amazing Older Women

By Margaret Manning January 15, 2016

I just love hearing your retirement advice. There seems to be a consensus among the women in our community that retirement isn’t what it used to be. Retirement isn’t just about leaving our jobs – it is about following our passions. It isn’t necessarily about “aging gracefully” – it’s about picking our own “-ly” word. Read More

Spending Christmas Alone – with Millions of Other Women

By Margaret Manning December 24, 2015

It’s easy to feel sad and lonely if you are spending Christmas alone. I would guess that, in our 60 years of life, almost everyone has spent at least one holiday season by themselves. There are, of course, lots of reasons that this might be the case.

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These Are the Worst Retirement Wishes You Can Imagine – Avoid them at All Costs!

By Margaret Manning December 15, 2015

When it comes to retirement wishes, there are plenty of positive things that you can say. You can talk about the amazing contribution that your friend or coworker has made. You can focus on their passions. You can simply wish them all the best for their next great adventure. At the same time, there are certain retirement wishes that do more harm than good. Read More

Why Are There So Few Magazines for Women Over 60?

By Margaret Manning December 10, 2015

One of the reasons that I started Sixty and Me was that I felt that there weren’t enough lifestyle magazines for women over 60. Plenty of people were talking about the baby boomer generation, but, very few media outlets seemed interested in engaging in a conversation with us. Read More

17 Resources to Help You Find Amazing Retirement Ideas

By Margaret Manning November 26, 2015

When it comes to finding retirement ideas, there are plenty of people who are more than happy to tell you where to put your money (usually into their hands.) But, if you are looking for retirement ideas to help you get the most from your life more holistically, it’s hard to know where to turn. Read More

Why Do We Need Love and Affection After 60? (Video)

By Margaret Manning November 23, 2015

As a mom, it’s hard to miss how amazing kids are at making friends. They love to play and mix with other children. They have an insatiable desire for bonding, connecting and sharing! As we get older, the dynamic shifts. Read More

3 Questions to Ask if You Want to Build a Happy Retirement

By Margaret Manning November 18, 2015

Over the years, the concept of “retirement” has changed significantly. Our grandparents could expect to live a decade or so after reaching retirement age. Now, with life expectancy at age 65 almost double what it was when the Social Security Administration was founded in 1935, life after retirement is changing. Read More

Want to Get More from Life After 60? Love, Explore and Create!

By Margaret Manning November 11, 2015

Not so long ago, life after 60 was supposed to be a time of “aging gracefully.” After years of productive work, both inside and outside of the office, women were expected to retire to a life of quiet contemplation.

Well, judging by my conversations with the other women in the Sixty and Me community, this really isn’t our generation’s style! Read More