As many of you know I have two mixed breed chihuahuas, Minnie Mae, and Louie Valentino. Minnie Mae is 11 ½ and Louie is 14 ½. For two weeks I’m also dog sitting my granddog, Hamlet who is also 14 ½. Because they’re considered to be “older dogs” they each have their own special food, meds, and health issues. But I love being a Doggie Mama and it keeps me sane, despite the … [Read more...]
How Having a Sense of Humor Will Improve Your Health and Longevity
Do you ever wonder why some comedians live to 90-years old and beyond? Both Carl Reiner and Betty white are doing fabulous at 97. (as of this writing) George Burns lived to be 100. Phyllis Diller made it to 95, Abe Vigoda 94, and Milton Berle 93. Dick Van Dyke is still making us laugh and dancing at 93. They may not have been vegan, exercised every day, didn’t smoke or drink to … [Read more...]
Granny Pods – Would you Consider Living in One Someday?
I’ve been thinking about my living situation in the near future and it’s a little scary. I'm living in an apartment with someone who's fighting a virulent type of cancer so there's a good chance I may find myself alone. Recently, I came across an article about Granny Pods and it piqued my interest. What are Granny pods? Granny pods are tiny houses of about 400 square feet … [Read more...]
What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Comparing Credit Cards
I interviewed Matt Schultz with Compare Cards who gave me insight into the ins and outs of choosing credit cards for Baby Boomers. As we get older, we may want to reassess the cards we have and make changes to give us better benefits. His tips were enlightening to me and I hope they will be for you. Have you changed cards lately? Baby Boomers are the age group most likely … [Read more...]
Investment Do’s and Don’ts for Baby Boomers to Maximize Retirement
As retirement grows closer and baby boomers begin making long-term financial plans, investment opportunities become prominent in financial discussions. With people living longer in retirement, it’s important to make investment decisions that will benefit their nest egg rather than taking from it. In order to make responsible investment decisions, there are some important do’s … [Read more...]
