An Older Woman’s Guide to Best Used Cars Under $15,000
In the last quarter of 2020, for the first time in history, the average cost of a new car crossed the $40,000 mark, according to Edmunds. That was before insurance, property taxes and gas. Once papers were signed, the average payment calculated to…
Read MoreFashion for Women Over 60: The Secret of Using Unique Fashion Accessories
“I don’t have anything to wear.” We’ve all said it. As women who care about being stylish and attractive, we love to constantly reinvent our style and create new looks for special occasions. But who has the time – or money, for that matter – to buy a new outfit…
Read MoreHow to Rock the Transition to Your Next Best Life in Retirement
Some things in life are easier not to think about, like death, taxes or facing a major transition such as retirement. Fortunately, my son, a financial advisor and business owner, had one of those “Mom, let’s sit down and talk about your finances” discussions…
Read More5 Reasons Why Boomers Want to Work in Retirement
If I asked you to provide some reasons as to why many Boomers want to continue working in retirement, the most frequent answer would be, “for the money.” I don’t doubt that is the main motive, but I would like to further…
Read More5 Secret Tips: How Budget Conscious Women Over 50 Can Effortlessly Upscale Their Wardrobe
Every woman has had that moment where she’s looked in her wardrobe and felt she has nothing to wear! When this happens, the first instinct might be to grab the credit card and get shopping, but with a few genius tips and tricks, you can…
Read MoreHow My Lockdown Birthday Fostered Reflection and Gratitude
I had a biggish birthday recently. It wasn’t a milestone birthday, but rather – as one of the cards a friend sent me put it – “Somewhere between 29 and ‘none of your business’.” Because we are in lockdown here in the UK…
Read MoreWhat’s All the Hullabaloo about Mindfulness Meditation?
I sit on my living room floor, in front of the fire, after my morning tea. This is my time; time to slow my breath, relax my body and just be present. This is my way of soothing my mind and releasing the tension in my body. Nothing fancy…
Read More20 Inspirational Women That Every Woman Over 60 Should Know About
Over the past few years, whilst building the Sixty and Me community, I have had the pleasure to meet and learn from some amazing, inspirational women. Their writing has made me think and their dedication to women’s issues…
Read MoreMake Yourself at Home… in Your Own Home
While 2020 was certainly trying for most of us, the Year of Covid can also be viewed as one that forced us to slow down and see our lives through a close-up lens. It shined a spotlight on what was working and also unmasked what…
Read MoreThe Holiday Gift of Being Financially Organized
What is a favorite memory you have of holiday time as a child? Maybe it was related to an event or activity rather than a gift. Or perhaps you have smells or sounds that come to mind when you think of the holidays. I remember getting…
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