Why Are Mature Women Living with Their Partners Rather Than Marrying?
According to a recent Pew Research Center report, the number of people age 50 and older who live together with their unmarried partner shot up by 75% between 2007 and 2016. That’s 4 million mature adults who live together compared to 2.3 million a decade ago. Read More
Is It Possible to Find Purpose in the Time of Pandemic? Yes – If You Know Where to Look!
As the pandemic drags on month after month, loneliness can tighten its cruel grip. For many, a sense of purpose is the primary weapon against loneliness, yet thanks to Covid-19, the usual sources of meaning and purpose…
Read More3 Ways Women Need to Rethink Online Dating Over 60
A long time ago, marriages commonly occurred when two people grew up together in a small town and got to know each other over time. Read More
Osteoporosis and Bone Density – What You Need to Know and How to Exercise
There is a ton of information out there concerning osteoporosis and bone density, but many of us aren’t exactly familiar with these terms. So, let’s start with some basic definitions…
Read MoreFriendship and Coronavirus: Listening Is the New Being There
Two years ago, my partner and I set out on a journey. The idea was to build an intentional community of friends. A virtual home for those whose values, likes, and dislikes were compatible with ours…
Read More4 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Retiring Abroad as an American
About 10 years ago, I left my comfortable life in the U.S. behind and boarded a plane to retire abroad… first in the U.K. and, eventually, in Switzerland. As I stood there with 8 suitcases to my name, I could not have imagined…
Read MoreWhy You May Live to 120… and 4 Implications for Your Retirement Plan
One of the most important numbers that we need to consider as we build our retirement plans is our life expectancy. After all, our expectations regarding how long we are going to live influence everything…
Read More6 Evidence-Based Ways to Boost Your Immune System – So Important Right Now!
As we get older, it is particularly important that we nurture our immune systems. They help to fight bugs of all sorts, including the current COVID-19 infection…
Read MoreStop! It’s Time to Challenge These 5 BIG Assumptions and Save More for Retirement
Are you still living in your oversized family home despite the fact that your kids have long ago flown the nest? Do you still own a car even though you no longer commute? Are you proudly proclaiming to the world that you are retiring soon and that you will never work again?
Read More3 Reasons to Keep Your Retirement a Secret (Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You!)
Retirement is one of the most important milestones of a person’s life. So, for those of us hard-working (and lucky) enough to actually be able to retire, it is only natural that we would want to scream about our success from the rooftops…
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