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Margaret Manning is the founder of Sixty and Me. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Margaret is passionate about building dynamic and engaged communities that improve lives and change perceptions. Margaret can be contacted at margaret@sixtyandme.com

Latest Posts By Margaret Manning

8 years ago

30th Anniversary Couples Give Surprising Marriage Advice for Newlyweds

Have you ever noticed that everyone seems to have marriage advice for newlyweds, even if they haven’t had a successful marriage themselves? Read More

8 years ago

Living a Courageous Life, a New iPhone and a Border Wall in France

You don’t reach your 60s without learning how to take a few chances. So, today, I’d like to share a feel good story about 6 things that each of us can do to live more courageous lives. Join us as we discuss this story plus Britain’s new border wall in France, a new iPhone from Apple, a new lightning-fast Internet system in India, the opening of the Paralympic Games in Rio, a protest in North Dakota over Native American cultural sites and much more. Come join us for a cup of tea 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

8 years ago

How to Sleep Better After 60: Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Sunlight

How do you know when to sleep? It’s a ridiculous question, right? Doesn’t everyone fall asleep when it’s nighttime? In reality, it’s not that simple. If it was, so many of us older adults wouldn’t wake up at 4:00 in the morning, even though sun is still on the other side of the world. Read More

8 years ago

Have You Bought an Overseas Property for Retirement? We Need Your Advice!

I always thought that owning a retirement property in a warm country would be paradise. So, when my son invited me to visit him in Brazil, several years ago, I was tempted to stay for longer than just a few weeks. Out of curiosity, I tracked down a local real estate agent and set out to find out what the local market was like. Read More

8 years ago

Here Are the Best Happy Retirement Wishes, According to the Recently Retired

When a friend or coworker is facing retirement, it can be difficult to know what to say to them.

On the one hand, you know that they are embarking on a new adventure. On the other hand, you have probably heard that retirement is not always what it is cracked up to be. Read More

8 years ago

Family BBQs, Exploding Phones, Storms and Ageism in the Workplace

For the next few days, our sisters in the U.S. and Canada will be celebrating the Labor Day weekend. If you live in one of these countries, I hope that you have a fabulous time with friends and family, enjoying the great outdoors and eating tasty food! Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on Tropical Storm Hermine, a warning about the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, a bombing in the Philippines’s and the truth about ageism in the workplace. Come join us for a cup of tea 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

8 years ago

What Money Advice Would You Give Your Grandchildren?

A few years ago, I was walking in the park with my granddaughter, when she spotted an ice-cream shop, just a short distance away. Her eyes sparkled and her mouth worked itself into a cheeky smile as she prepared to convince me why we should pay the shop a visit. Read More

8 years ago

100 Amazing Films, My Crazy Yoga Journey and the Latest from Italy

What is your favorite film of all time? It’s a more difficult question than it sounds… at least it is for me! This morning, I want to take a trip down memory lane and discuss the top 100 films of the 21st century, according to 177 film critics from around the world. Is your favorite on the list? Or, do you prefer one from the previous century? Join us as we discuss this story, the grieving process in Italy, my crazy yoga journey, a Zika warning in the U.S., the latest on the situation in Syria and much more. Come 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

8 years ago

At Age 86, this Ironman Triathlon Competing Nun is Shattering Aging Stereotypes

Take a second to imagine yourself as the ultimate sportswoman. As you complete the 2.4-mile leg of your latest Ironman Triathlon, the salty waves crashing over your head, your body starts to setting into a comfortable rhythm… well, at least as “comfortable” as someone can be when they know that they still have a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.22 mile run ahead! Read More

8 years ago

A Story About Letting Go, the Latest Brexit News and Ryan Loche’s Dilemma

Before I get to today’s news, I just want to take a moment to thank you for participating in Mornings with Sixty and Me. This is your show, so, please continue to watch, comment and invite your friends to join us every day. Thanks so much for your support. Join us today as we discuss the latest on the Brexit, a story about 10 things to let go of in your life, John Kerry’s visit to Africa, Ryan Loche’s sponsorship losses and much more. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More