Life After Retirement

As you envision living out your retirement years, what comes to mind? Probably, like most people, you imagine being busy doing things like traveling, engaging in your hobbies, learning new skills, spending time with family and friends, etc. In fact, your…

Every life transition has both peaks and valleys. We become excited about new possibilities, yet we can’t avoid the shadows. Transitioning into retirement isn’t any different. It’s a glorious and fun-filled time of life. And it has a darker side…

The word “reunion” usually evokes the dreaded (or beloved) high school reunion. For some, it might also refer to family reunions. There are also other common reunions such as military, workplace, cultural/ethnic, and those related to social groups. A reunion can…

Going through life as a single woman over 50 comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Whether you’re newly single or have been flying solo for a while, welcoming this phase can lead to a fulfilling and vibrant life. Here are 10 activities to consider that…

Is life insurance over 60 really necessary? This is a more difficult question than it sounds. After all, many women have had life insurance for most of their lives. When we are younger, we see it as a necessary measure to protect…

Where you were once busy, purposeful, and confident, suddenly everything you know about who you are, your roles, and your purpose shifts like quicksand, leaving you feeling unsteady and scared. And you’re left asking, “Who am I now?”

My husband, with the help of his eldest son, finally decided to tackle his mother’s storage unit. A task long dreaded, yet long overdue. The 10×20 unit was jam-packed to the ceiling with boxes of fabric, collectibles and furniture from the home she left…

Most of us have a certain amount of disposable income that we need to decide how, and where, to spend. There are always a million things to spend your money on, but basically, it comes down to two things. Do you want to have things…

Lately, this question has been on my mind a lot. I’m past 70 and have been blessed to own my personal business. Yet, because of my age, I am also getting asked this same question by others: “Are you retired?” I’m not sure if it’s the same for those…

I’ve heard it called The Honeymoon Phase. If you’ve chosen to work less or have left your work life behind altogether, you might recognize it. ‘It’ is that first stage of retirement that can last a few months or a few years. It’s that early period when we revel…