What did your parents tell you about the path to success in America? If you are like most of the 50 and 60-year-olds that I have spoken with, the answer is probably “Not much. I had to figure it out by myself” or “They told me to work hard, finish school, get a job with a good company and stick with it as long as possible.” Read More

I hope that your day is off to a great start! Today, I wanted to introduce you to a new feature on our website – Sixty and Me TV! Every day, I will be sharing a new video with all of you on topics ranging from fashion and makeup to reinvention and downsizing. I hope that you enjoy the show! But, more importantly, I hope that each video sparks a fascinating conversation! To watch Sixty and Me TV, just click on the text “Watch Sixty and Me TV” in the top right-hand corner of any page on our website. Or, look for the video player to the right of any article.

Here’s a screenshot of the two places that you can watch Sixty and Me TV:

Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

Our brain is a powerful tool that we should pay attention to, especially as we get older. Join us in conversation with Dr. Leslie Kernisan who shares her check list of important brain health practices we should all know about. Enjoy the show! Read More

There were times in my life when it felt like my luggage outweighed me be several pounds. Now, like many of you, I’m a “woman-with-a-backpack” kind of traveler. I love skipping long lines and zipping around the cities that I visit unencumbered. So, today, I wanted to share an amazing light travel packing list. I hope that it gives you some ideas so that you can “lighten up” and enjoy your next travel adventure even more! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

Money is a hot-button topic.  Most people would rather admit to having an affair than that they have credit card debt! So, I set out to find an expert who could offer no-nonsense advice, just for women over 60. Kerry Hannon is just such an expert. Read More

I don’t know about you, but, at this point in my life, I really don’t care what other people think about my weight. At the same time, I do want to stay as fit and healthy as possible – for MYSELF! And, of course, maintaining a healthy weight is one important aspect of staying healthy after 60. So, today, I want to share a video that I have recorded on how to cut down on nighttime snacking. I hope you find it useful! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

The way that people view Social Security is strongly influenced by their age and financial position. If you are young and healthy, you may view Social Security as something that “you’ll never see” or “just a handout for older people who didn’t save.” Read More

Long, short, square, wool, silk – scarves come in all shapes and colors. But do you know how to wear them? Fashion expert Melanie Payge is here to give us some scarf advice to enhance our looks. Enjoy the show! Read More

Like many – dare I say MOST successful entrepreneurs – I started my side business way before I left my corporate career behind. Already in my early 60s, I could see that my days of working for a large company were numbered. At the same time, I wasn’t in a hurry to give up my steady paycheck. Read More

Not many people in the Sixty and Me community know that, before starting this website, I spent many wonderful years working at Microsoft.

I was there for the launch of Windows 95. I experienced the emotional highs and the disappointing lows. But, it wasn’t until I left the company that I really came to understand the significance of the company’s founder, Bill Gates. Read More