Silver Singles Review – Read this before you sign up
Dating can be challenging for people in any age group. But, these challenges are only compounded for older Americans. Popular dating and hook-up sites like Bumble and Tinder likely just don’t feel like the right fit. But, there are options available that will help people in this age group find true love or even just […]
Read MoreThe Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors
The vast majority of Americans, from tweens to seniors, have cell phones today. As a result, many people find it nearly impossible to navigate the challenges of modern life without a cell phone in their pocket. After all, these days, our cell phone keeps us connected to friends and family in real-time, especially with the […]
Read MorePassion Is Not Just for the Young
Passion. A word one usually associates with romance, and often with youth. But romance is not passion’s only playing field, and passion is certainly not reserved for the young. Passion is, in fact, a primary factor in keeping one young…
Read MorePreparing for Financial Life After Your Partner Passes
Losing a spouse is one of life’s greatest challenges and an inevitability that many people will face. The ensuing grief from the trauma makes it critically important to have a clear approach towards financial decision making. Losing a spouse poses…
Read MoreFinding Hope for Earth in the Wake of Ecological Uncertainty
Although sometimes being a climate activist can be overwhelming and depressing, I remind myself how lucky I am to be living at this important moment where we can step up to the biggest challenge in human history – to stop the destruction of our planet…
Read MoreRedefining Aging – Maybe It Is Just a Number!
I am writing this the day after Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship, becoming the oldest winner of a major. The number of references to Phil as old was pretty remarkable because if 50 is old, what am I at 64? Nonetheless, Phil had a few wise words in the press…
Read MoreHomesharing Can Be a Financial and Social Lifeline – Here’s How to Do It Smartly Amid Covid-19
On top of upending the nation’s health system, the pandemic has had reverberating effects on where and how people live. This is particularly true among older adults, who rightfully have heightened health concerns and are reluctant to enter into – or remain in – retirement communities and assisted-living facilities where the spread of Covid-19 is […]
Read MoreCelebrating 4 Decades of a Male/Female Friendship of Equals
One enchanted evening, 37 years ago, I met Ann at an industry dinner party. Sitting next to one another at a large round table in a noisy restaurant, conversation soon revealed we’d both grown up in Brooklyn, attended – at different times…
Read MoreBest Multivitamins and Supplements for Women Over 50
Are you considering adding supplements or a multivitamin to your daily regimen? Even if we eat a balanced diet and take care of ourselves, we may need to supplement with vitamins and minerals as we age. Vitamin deficiencies may creep up…
Read MoreHow to Rock the Transition to Your Next Best Life in Retirement
Some things in life are easier not to think about, like death, taxes or facing a major transition such as retirement. Fortunately, my son, a financial advisor and business owner, had one of those “Mom, let’s sit down and talk about your finances” discussions…
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