8 Ways That the New US Tax Law Might Affect Your Retirement
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was approved and is now the new law of the land.
While the majority of the media has covered the proposals for the changes as being a boon for the wealthy, they have missed discussing how the new tax laws affect most retirees. Read More
Fighting from Within: Connie’s Big Move Against Corporate Ageism
The following is part three of Connie’s story. Go to Part One and Part Two if you have missed the previous installments.
Finding research on ageism in the workplace: easy. Uncovering how individual companies were solving the issue: nearly impossible. Read More
Finding a Job After 60: 5 Tools That Can Help You Craft Your Personal Elevator Pitch
Ah, the elevator pitch. That magically concise statement of your background, experience and ambition, all neatly trimmed down to 30 seconds, which can, rendered persuasively, land you your next job. Read More
Why You Crave Comfort Foods Over the Holidays… and How to Fight Back
When it comes to weight loss, the holiday season usually spells disaster. Many of my clients share with me that between all the stress and all the sugar they would prefer to just fast forward to the month of March!
Read MoreWhy Women Should Reclaim Their Power: Let’s Speak Up!
In light of the events that have been circulating on TV and social media over the last several weeks and months, where women have been speaking up about sexual harassment and human rights, I have been deeply moved. Read More
How Boomers Are Adapting to Life as the Club Sandwich Generation
I had the pleasure of interviewing Lori Bitter, author of The Grandparent Economy, for our Caregiver Smile Summit. We explored the growing phenomenon of the Club Sandwich Generation, typically boomers taking care of older parents while also caring for Millennial kids and often grandchildren…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery: Retirees to the Rescue
When disaster strikes and the call for help goes out, it’s not uncommon to picture young men with chainsaws or youth groups hauling debris as the front scene of the recovery and rebuilding efforts. Read More
How Keeping Up with Technology Can Transform Your Life After 60
We’re not “old.” At least not the way we saw our grandparents. We have active, connected, vibrant lives. Sure, one day we may stop working at our jobs, but we aren’t withdrawing from an involved life. We are young at heart and in spirit. Read More
Looking for a New Job After 60? You Can’t Always Get What You Want!
After losing a job, it seems that everyone has somewhere to go each day but us. Driving next to others, they seem like they are on a mission to get to work to perform a job that we no longer have. Why them and not me, we would ask? Read More
It’s Time for Back-to-School Bonding with the Grandchildren
According to a recent study by Deloitte, $27 billion will be spent this fall on back-to-school clothes, supplies and accessories for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. I do my best to help the economy and society by spending money and time with my splendid granddaughters. Read More