When I was growing up, we used to have a saying translated from Yiddish, “What am I, chopped liver?” We said it whenever any of us felt left out of the group in some way. In college, I studied social psychology and learned that humans crave a sense…
Read MoreIf you are going to create a life with the personal purpose that inspires you and brings you meaning, you first need to believe it is possible. In my previous article, I shared that one of the key learnings you need to embrace is that you are enough at this moment…
Read MoreA comfort zone is a safe, familiar place where risk and fear of the unknown are minimised. It’s easy to become comfortable enough in this secure zone that taking steps outside of it can feel daunting and might initially bring on feelings of fear or anxiety…
Read MoreIt’s true that Broadway tickets can cost in the hundreds of dollars and the price of major opera tickets isn’t for the faint-hearted. In keeping with my “living like a millionaire on a retirement budget” series of articles I’ve written for 60+Me, I thought I’d share the explosion…
Read MoreMy connection to Europe was strong from the get-go. Before the age of 20, I’d worked enough odd jobs to begin my travel quest. Waiting on tables and commandeering a taxi around Manhattan paid for trips to Greece, Israel, and England…
Read MoreAs you near retirement age, you may often wonder how you will pay for your healthcare needs. For most older adults, some form of Medicare is often the most comprehensive and cost-effective solution. However, what about those of us who have an insurance…
Read MoreFamily disputes over elderly parents are more common when multiple children are involved. Siblings may be wondering how to protect the money of elderly parents from a financially dependent brother or sister. Relationship tensions may escalate…
Read MoreFor most of my life I’ve been unemployable. That doesn’t mean I haven’t had jobs. I was a college language teacher for many years. That led to an opportunity to write textbooks – and I found that I loved the creativity of writing…
Read MoreAs we age, thoughts often turn to how to afford medical care, buy food and pay bills. It will therefore come as a relief that Government Aid is available, namely in four specific categories; Nutrition, Housing, Medical and Employment. We take a look below how the different programmes work and who qualifies. Food & Nutrition […]
Read MoreAs 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? […]
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