Are You Aging Alone? Here’s How to Find a Home You Can Really Love!
Several years ago, I launched an aging alone Facebook group. Members bring up hot topics like affordable housing and medical care, transportation concerns, and countering isolation. Housing ranks the number one challenge for people over 60…
Read MoreRetirement Statistics
As the American population continues to age, increasing numbers of people are entering their retirement years. Many people move into retirement excited about the future, planning to tick off impressive feats from their lifelong bucket list. But, others are nervous. Will they have enough activities to keep them busy after a lifetime of 9-to-5 work? […]
Read MoreElderly Poverty Statistics
The passage of numerous pieces of legislation, such as Social Security, has dramatically changed what it means to grow old in the United States. Whereas previous generations often found themselves caught in a downward spiral of poverty and desperation once they stopped working, today’s seniors often have multiple sources of income. But, these laws do […]
Read MoreHow Rebalancing Your “Life Portfolio” Can Help You to Achieve Financial Success After 60
There is no part of life that can be experienced in a vacuum. Each decision you make impacts other areas of your life. I know, for instance, that if I have a glass of wine, it will trigger a migraine, and I will be wiped out for three days…
Read More3 Things You Need to Understand About President Biden’s Tax Plan
President Biden has yet to make his tax bill a top priority, but with Americans likely to reach herd immunity by the end of summer 2021, people’s attention will quickly return to addressing income and wealth inequality…
Read More9 Tricks to Help You Manage Your Finances for the First Time After 60
The days of one spouse taking charge of the family finances are long gone, right? I wish that was the case. Over the years, I’ve edited a number of books aimed at helping women master the basics of personal finance and investing…
Read MoreThe Ideal Reverse Mortgage Candidate, Part 2
According to The Street, the number of American homeowners over 65 with mortgage debt is up nearly 60% in the last decade. Though mortgage rates have fallen significantly in the last 10 years, home price appreciation has dramatically…
Read MoreGet More from Your Money with Retirement Distribution Planning
One of the major concerns for those entering into retirement is no longer having a paycheck. In addition, there is a normal fear of running out of money and having to spend what we spent a lifetime saving. One of the primary issues is…
Read MoreGrief and Loss Guide
The loss of a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences that a person can have. Grief can be devastating, but it is also a fact of life. There is simply no way to avoid it. So, if grief cannot be avoided, what can we do? We can develop tools to help us […]
Read MoreCaregiver Stress Statistics
Being sick is undoubtedly a life stressor, but it is also stressful to suddenly find yourself in the caregiver role. Much of this stress is further compounded if the caregiver is older and navigating their own changing health conditions. A wide variety of research has been done on the issue of caregiver stress, and it […]
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