Is It Better to Save Money or Pay Off Debt?
The stress of choosing between paying off debt and building savings can wreck your sleep. You’re juggling your all-day, every-day bills, trying to pay down that remaining debt, WHILE saving for your future. It’s A LOT to think about, and hard to know…
Read More4 Ways to Do What You Should Instead of What You Want
So you’ve decided you’re going to finally lose those post-menopausal pounds. Starting today, you’re going to eat better. You make a yummy salad and bring it to work for lunch. You vow to cut down on sweets and exercise for an hour three times a week…
Read MoreSpark Joy in Your 60s: Small Changes That Make a Big Difference in Everyday Life
Retirement isn’t just about slowing down – it’s about rediscovering joy in the little things. Whether you’re adjusting to an empty nest, exploring new passions, or simply looking for ways to make your days more fulfilling, small shifts can have a big impact on your happiness…
Read MoreJournaling for Clarity: 6 Prompts for Self-Discovery and Growth
This stage of life is a time of transformation, new beginnings, and deeper self-discovery. It’s a stage where you’ve accumulated wisdom, experiences, and lessons, but also where you may be wondering, “What’s next for me?” As you embark…
Read MoreLacking Confidence After 60? Scrap the Apologetic Behavior
Ever been in a situation like this before? You don’t pick up the phone in time and when you call the person back, the first words out of your mouth are “I’m sorry.” You bring store-bought cupcakes to your friend’s party and you utter, “I’m sorry…”
Read MoreDad’s Spicy La-Z-Boy: A Study in Valulosis
My dad had a La-Z-Boy recliner in green tweed fabric, likely purchased in the late 1960s or early ‘70s. If you’re picturing Archie Bunker’s chair from All in the Family or Martin Crane’s from Frasier, think worse. Much worse. By the time I came along, the seat had shed its tweed…
Read MoreIs It Moderation or Just an Excuse? How to Tell the Difference
We all know that moderation is important, but sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between a real reason for changing your plan and an excuse that keeps you stuck. That’s where things get tricky. Here’s an example: You skip your morning workout…
Read More5 Ways to Prepare for the Terrifying and Exciting Transition to Retirement
There’s no advance warning system to predict one’s response to retirement. You can chat yourself up before the actual day arrives. You can bathe in some fuzzy ‘before-glow’ about the leisurely life you’re about to experience…
Read MoreTattoos for Older Women – A Surprising New Trend
Since starting Sixty and Me, I have come to expect the unexpected and embrace the diversity and eclectic style of women over 60. Sometimes when I look at a woman my age, I forget that behind that conservative dress and sensible shoes lurks the heart…
Read MoreLive an Extraordinary Life
Thirteen years ago – when she was 65 years old – Barbara Pagano stumbled on a longevity website. She plugged in her basic health information, along with her family’s diseases and history, and pressed submit. What popped up on the screen was her proposed…
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