According to US News & World Report, “Retirement is different now than it was just 10 years ago.” The number one reason is because of extended life expectancy. Your parents and grandparents might’ve had 10-15 years after retirement. Now you can expect 20-30 years. With retirement possibly lasting several decades that means your expenses need to cover a longer period … [Read more...]
What Every Woman Over 50 Should Know About Estate Planning
Turning fifty is a milestone event, especially for women the world over. It’s often a transition point when nests empty, careers change, and priorities shift. It inspires a decade of renewal, a desire to reflect on your life and consider the road ahead. It is the golden moment for estate planning. Although planning for the end of life appears to be morbid, estate planning … [Read more...]
A Cool e-Reading Desk Lamp: How I’m Using it for Zoom Too
As I’ve mentioned before, one of the perks of being a blogger is that I get to try out new products from brands. It’s fun, but now that I moved into a tiny little space, I have to be careful about what I choose to review because I have so little room. When someone from BenQ asked me if I wanted to take a look at one of their e-reading desk lamps, I wasn’t sure where I would put … [Read more...]
Enacting Healthy Change Around You When You’re Stuck at Home
Due to the recent Coronavirus pandemic, many people have found themselves under some kind of “stay at home” order. In the United States, over 200 million people have had to remain under some type of lockdown for weeks. For others, being stuck at home due to COVID-19 may not feel like such a big change, especially if you have health conditions or other underlying factors that … [Read more...]
Life-Long Learning: How to Expand Your Mind as You Age
Is there an end to curiosity and the ability to pick up new skills? Of course not! That's why Baby Boomers are often on a quest for life-long learning. They may want to complete a degree they never had a chance to complete, advance their credentials, or simply indulge in their favorite hobbies. This page was originally posted May, 2018 and updated May 2020. With the kind … [Read more...]
