Which State Is the Most Exciting to Retire To?
When you’re heading into retirement, there are a number of things you’ll automatically start to consider, including your health, finances, and living arrangements. But there are lots of exciting things you’ll want to factor in, too. From the ease of finding social events and meeting new people to being able to enjoy your favorite hobbies […]
Read MoreHow to Take Some Weight Off Family and Friends When Life Doesn’t Roll Along
The uncertainty of life is certain, and that is particularly true in the year 2020. With that uncertainty, most of us have done the important practical acts recommended by other Sixty and Me writers. Those would include having an updated will…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Covid-19, Retirement, and Medicare
Medicare, in any given “normal” year, is confusing. 2020 has brought about so much, and we are only nearing the half-way mark. At our firm we never could we have imagined that we would be seeing so many people struggling with…
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe in a Digital World by Keeping Your Phone Secure
It’s a big digital world out there, and it can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be. Arm yourself with the knowledge to protect yourself and be proactive. Online safety is in your hands. Read More
Waiting Until Retirement to Find Your First Consulting Gig is a HUGE Mistake! 4 Ways to Start Early
In a previous article, I argued that announcing your retirement at work is one of the biggest financial mistakes that you can make. Not only can talking about your retirement result in lower compensation towards the end of your career, but, it can also limit your ability to work as a consultant, either for your ex-employer or one of the companies that you worked with in the past. Read More
What Are the Silver Linings for Retirees During Covid Times?
So much for the world of travel. So much for the extra income from the Gig economy. So much for visiting our grandkids. So much for the “retirement plan…”
Read MoreDear Boomers: Is Your Generosity Making You Poor?
If you are a Millennial reading this title (unlikely, I know!), you’re probably thinking “What the heck is this old woman talking about? Boomers are selfish and rich…
Read MoreWorld to Retirees: You’re on Your Own! (Here’s How to Take Control!)
There was a time, not so long ago, when retirees could expect to live comfortably on their previous employer’s defined-benefit pension plan. With their monthly payments…
Read More3 Keys to Starting Over After a Loss Later in Life
A few years ago, I spoke to a lively group of women that had been started by my friend Joan Rogliano, a divorced realtor living in Colorado. The Wildflower Group had been formed out of a need for an organization to tend to the needs of recently-widowed and divorced women. Read More
3 Money Topics to Discuss with Your Partner Before Retirement (#2 Could Save Your Marriage)
One of the most awkward topics of conversation in a relationship is money. It’s daunting, but once you learn how to talk about money, you’ll find different parts of your post-retirement life opening up…
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