The Baby Boomer generation remains one of the largest and long-lived in history. Born between 1946-1964, there’s no denying that you are getting older. Simply put, you’ve lived a lot of life! And, as we all know, life comes with changes – including marital changes. Maybe you got divorced years ago and focused on your career or family. Maybe you’re recently separated and … [Read more...]
How to Save Money with Senior Discounts in 2024
If you’re like me, you hate being called a senior. Aside from a few physical kinks here and there, I still feel young. But age has its advantages and it's good to know that plenty of perks are 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 Amtrak … [Read more...]
Do You Worry About Your Retirement Savings When the Market Tumbles?
In just a few months, the coronavirus managed to wreck health and the economy too. The value of your stock market portfolio, 401(k), or IRA might have plummeted because of it. And you had every reason to worry about what happened to your retirement savings when the market went up and down. But, there's no need to panic during emergencies because it may instigate you to make … [Read more...]
How Having the Money Talk Helps Women Become Empowered
Do you find having the money talk with your family, friends, or colleagues to be complicated, or do you endlessly postpone it? As women, our financial health is something we need to meet head-on no matter what our age. It's best to plan for retirement as early in life as possible, but women in their 40s and beyond can still change their financial strategies. I was invited to … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Baby Boomers to Improve Financial Literacy
Most Baby Boomers are now at the point that they're headed into their retirement years. If that's you, you may want to work on your financial literacy and investment planning strategy to achieve your desired goals. According to a recent report from FinancialFinesse, Baby Boomers are in the strongest position financially compared to other age groups. Despite this … [Read more...]