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...]
Best of Boomer Blogs – Dealing with Life in Today’s World
The midterm elections are upon us this week and some of our Boomer writers are getting nervous about the outcome. As frustrating as it can sometimes be, we can't let it stop us from moving forward. We have to be up for dealing with life no matter what happens, whether it’s reliving experiences we had in the past, or fretting about the next wrinkle. As long as we carry on, … [Read more...]
Tips to Manage Your Finances and Stay Solvent Post-Retirement
Retirement is supposed to be an enjoyable, stress-free time in your life. You worked hard, put in your time, and were smart with your money so that you could spend your golden years doing what you really enjoy. But even with a good amount of savings, your finances can still be worrisome once you no longer have your main source of income to rely on. Fortunately, just … [Read more...]
7 Survival Tools Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Have
The inspiration for this post came at a woman’s networking event I attended. One woman was giving her 30-second introduction and listed several survival tools that women over 50 need to make it through the next few decades. I can’t recall all of them, because I didn't take notes, but remembered a few and added a couple of my own. As soon as I find out her name I will credit … [Read more...]
