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Life After Retirement

Life after retirement is a complicated time. Not only do you have to worry about your retirement savings, but, you also need to find meaning in your life. Here are some retirement ideas to help you get more from the best years of your life.

1 year ago

Why Is It So Difficult to Invest in Yourself as a Woman over 60?

As women we are faced with a unique set of challenges. Often, we are juggling work, family, and other responsibilities, which can leave little time for personal growth and development. However, investing in oneself is essential for personal and professional…

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1 year ago

Should You Retire in the Caribbean? Pros and Cons to Consider

Thanks to a vibrant beach scene, lush environment, and world-class resorts and villas, the Caribbean Islands are a bucket-list destination for many. It’s a great retirement spot for seniors seeking a warm tropical climate, a relaxed vibe, and a tax-friendly environment…

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1 year ago

When You Have Been Walking the Same Way for Years, It’s Sometimes Difficult to Walk in a New Direction

It’s nice to feel comfortable in your surroundings. Good to know what is expected of you or how the days/weeks/months and years may unfold. It makes us feel secure, at home with ourselves. But sometimes it can be interesting to mix things up a little, perhaps change direction…

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1 year ago

How to Thrive When One Spouse Retires First

What do you do when your spouse retires first – and you’re not quite ready (or the opposite)? Either way, there are some key tips that’ll make the transition smoother for both of you. Retirement is a big enough transition on its own – let alone the impact…

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1 year ago

Are You a Good Page Turner?

I just finished, and thoroughly enjoyed, a class called Next Chapter which was based on Harvard’s research on happiness. Researcher Dr. Robert Waldinger also wrote a book about this decades long study called The Good Life and has a popular TED Talk that summarizes his findings…

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1 year ago

Now Is the Time… For Women Over 60!

The world has changed so much since we were born, and there has never been a better time for women over 60 to be anything they want to be. The possibilities are endless: student, social media influencer, interior designer, model, educator, entrepreneur, athlete…

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1 year ago

Should You Buy a Home in a 55+ Gated Community

Gated communities have become more mainstream these days than they were years ago. Should you buy a home in a 55+ gated community? There are pluses and minuses, but for many women over 60 it may be a good option. There are different types of gated communities…

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1 year ago

Psychological Portfolio for Retirement – It’s Not Just About the Money

We’re all accustomed to hearing and reading about planning for retirement, which usually only covers the financial side of things. There’s no minimizing the importance of money to live on…

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1 year ago

5 Ways to Take the Fear Out of Retirement

Maybe it’s not a feeling of fear that you feel… maybe it’s more like dread or uneasiness of the unknown. The dictionary definition of the word retirement is “the action or fact of leaving one’s job and ceasing to work…”

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1 year ago

How to Be the Best Version of Yourself Over 60

Many of you reading this may live well into your 80s, 90s and even beyond. None of us know how our life will unfold, though we can help maintain both our physical and mental wellbeing by taking good care of ourselves. We are born with one body, and though parts…

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