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...]
How Baby Boomers Can Save Money with Senior Discounts
If you’re like me, you hate being called a senior. I’m in my sixties and aside from a few physical kinks now and then, I still feel young. But age has its advantages and there are plenty of perks available to our age group, known as Senior Discounts. You may have been avoiding them because of the insinuation that it means you’re old but here’s why they’re cool. I took an … [Read more...]
