9 Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Fear About the Transition to Retirement
I have been dealing with the topic of the transition to retirement for the past 25 years. I have come to the conclusion that retirement is not about an age or an amount of money; it is about when work – earning an income – becomes optional!
Read MoreMoney Remodel Tips AFTER Marriage
Once upon a time… she kissed the frog who turned into a prince… and they lived happily ever after! Is that how your marriage story went or is going? Mine neither! Although I do have to say that after 37 years, my husband and I feel less stressed, happier…
Read MoreDownsizing After Retirement: House, Apartment or Retirement Community?
So now you’re retired: Kids are out of the house. Alarm clocks are quiet. Schedule is free. You might be walking around your home thinking, “Gosh, we have a lot of space.” Retirement is a new chapter in life, and many see it as a chance to try something…
Read MoreYour Love Story Begins with Self-Love
According to Harvard Health, social connections and support can improve health and increase longevity. Of course, we enjoy being in good relationships, but did you know they can influence our health just as sleeping and eating well?
Read MoreWith Each Ending, Comes a New Beginning
I believe the pandemic has brought with it more changes to society on a micro-level than anything else. There has been a sharp increase in divorce rates, a spike in the number of resignations (the great resignation) and a great movement…
Read More5 Simple Tips for Finding Financial Freedom after 60 from a Former Stockbroker
I wasn’t old enough to rent a car, but in my early 20s a major brokerage firm recruited me to become a stockbroker. Now I’m sharing five very simple lessons that will help you get closer to financial freedom…
Read MoreWhy Resolutions Often Fail and What We Can Do Differently
Ready or not, 2022 has arrived, and along with it, the usual array of resolutions and the ever-popular notion of New Year, New You. Yet, just as predictable as a new year arriving is the waning of motivation and the abandonment of resolutions…
Read MoreWeight-Loss Surgery for Seniors — Is It Advised or Is It Too Late?
At one point, weight-loss surgery was considered almost a cosmetic procedure despite its origins aiming to resolve or correct diabetes. For decades, health insurance plans wouldn’t cover weight-loss surgery, and few medical doctors…
Read MoreCan We Look at Assisted Living as an Aging in Place Option
The concept of “aging in place” has become popular over the years as lifespans have lengthened. Aging in place usually means living with a fair degree of independence in the community rather than in a residential facility….
Read MoreEva Cohn’s Lessons on Resilience and Healing in Times of Hardship
If you’ve lived to reach your 60s, most likely you’re a resilient person who has been around the block a few times. Take a minute to think back to a time in your life when you faced a tragic or a traumatic experience. How did you manage to survive and move forward?
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