Living to 100 Isn’t Fun, Unless You Stay Healthy!
Today in the United States, people who are living to 100 represent the second fastest growing age group in the country, according the US Census Bureau Projections. People over 85 are the fastest growing age group. Read More
Feeling Adventurous and Frugal? Consider Retiring Abroad
Many people say, “I’ll travel when I’m retired, then I’ll have the time and money to truly seek adventure.” The harsh reality though, is that a little over 3 million Americans are concerned that they will not have enough saved income to afford to retire in the United States, much less travel. Read More
Transitioning Into Retirement? Here Are 5 Tips for Managing Your Money
After years of working both in the home and in the workforce, many women over the age of 60 find themselves eager for retirement. But when is the right time to retire and how do you know if you can truly afford the life you have been looking forward to? Read More
Live Longer and Prosper! 7 Retirement Planning Tips for Women
You probably know that women have a longer life expectancy than men, but did you know that there are 105 males born for every 100 females to compensate? Women have a longer retirement than men, so start now to plan for it.
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Why More Boomers Are Rejecting the “Senior” Label
I’ve never been fond of labels.
Labels tend to perpetuate negative stereotypes and prompt people to jump to the wrong conclusions.
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4 Secrets to Managing Your Money in the Years Before Retirement
The years before retirement are especially important for making decisions about our spending habits, investments and other financial issues. Where do we begin? Join us in discussion with financial advisor Allan Roth, who will give us some pointers on being wise when creating our retirement plan. Enjoy the show! Read More
5 Tips for Managing Your Money in the Transition to Retirement
When you get to the period of transition to retirement, things get tricky. Have you saved enough money to retire? Or should you continue working? Financial advisor Allan Roth offers some tips for making the best choices when retirement comes knocking. Enjoy the show! Read More
Financial Advice for Widows: 9 Steps to Help You Get Control and Move Forward
Just when you feel least able to cope with life after your husband’s death, you’ll be faced with making crucial decisions that can affect your finances, your family, your livelihood and more. Read More
Facing Elderly Care Decisions: 5 Things to Know When Mom Needs Help
In my recent HuffPost50 article, I wrote about things to look for when visiting older relatives during the holidays. For many, the holidays are one of the few times during the year when you get to really see how they are faring. And if you have not seen someone for say six months, declines in mental or physical health can be readily apparent. Read More
4 Powerful Ways to Boost Your Retirement Savings in Your 60s
What are your biggest regrets? If you’re in your 60s, you may have regrets about your relationships. Or, perhaps you think that your choice of career was a mistake.
Well, talking with the other women in our community, I can promise you one thing – by the time you reach your 70s, one regret will drown out all others. I’m talking, of course, about how much you saved for retirement. Read More