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94-Year-Old WWII Veteran Still Loves His Job

By Margaret Manning October 23, 2016

If I were to ask you what the perfect retirement age is, what would you say? 55? 65? 75? Are you the kind of person who is dreaming about spending their golden years on the beach? Or, are you determined to work for as long as you can, even if you can afford to take it easy? Read More

The Art of Finding Wisdom and Becoming a Hero After 60

By Noelle Nelson October 03, 2016

You’d think that with increasing age would come increasing misery. After all, isn’t that what TV ads and the like would have us believe?

Depression, anxiety, fear, insecurity and not to mention the worry of cognitive decline, debilitating physical changes. We are bombarded with these gloomy messages almost daily. Read More

Is Tom Selleck 2016’s Sexiest Man Over 60?

By Margaret Manning September 19, 2016

At Sixty and Me, we talk about many serious issues facing women over 60 – achieving financial security, fighting social isolation and depression, making friends as an older adult and achieving healthy aging.

These issues are all important, but, once in a while, it’s fun to ask something fun and light-hearted. This was my thinking when I established our annual “Sexiest Man Over 60” award. Read More

Sunrise at Buckhead Senior Living Community | Atlanta Georgia

By Sixty and Me July 04, 2016

Sunrise at Buckhead is an assisted living community, based in Atlanta, Georgia. The facility is located 10 minutes from Interstate 85. From the facility, the Capital City Country Club is a short drive away and the Piedmont Hospital is reachable in 15 minutes. Read More

Are Baby Boomers Suffering from Financial Shame?

By Marc Miller May 28, 2016

Do you suffer from financial shame?

I ask this question because financial shame is far more common than most of us would like to admit. Everyone talks about how financially successful baby boomers are, but, this is just part of the story. Like every generation, we are struggling after the Great Recession. Read More

4 Surprising Ways Getting Old Ain’t What it Used to Be

By Margaret Manning January 02, 2016

Getting old sucks. If you wanted to describe how society views the aging process, these three words would probably sum it up. Read More

6 Life-Changing New Year’s Resolutions for Women Over 60

By Margaret Manning December 26, 2015

If there’s one characteristic that many women over 60 seem to possess in abundance, it’s our sense of resilience and dynamism. Women over 60 have witnessed massive changes in society and in ourselves during the course of our lives.

As we approach another New Year, it’s time to take stock of what else we might like to change in our lives by setting some New Year’s resolutions. Read More

These Are the Worst Retirement Wishes You Can Imagine – Avoid them at All Costs!

By Margaret Manning December 15, 2015

When it comes to retirement wishes, there are plenty of positive things that you can say. You can talk about the amazing contribution that your friend or coworker has made. You can focus on their passions. You can simply wish them all the best for their next great adventure. At the same time, there are certain retirement wishes that do more harm than good. Read More

17 Resources to Help You Find Amazing Retirement Ideas

By Margaret Manning November 26, 2015

When it comes to finding retirement ideas, there are plenty of people who are more than happy to tell you where to put your money (usually into their hands.) But, if you are looking for retirement ideas to help you get the most from your life more holistically, it’s hard to know where to turn. Read More

Why Are More Women Over 60 Looking for a Roommate? (Video)

By Margaret Manning September 02, 2015

Are you wondering where to live in retirement? Are you thinking about finding a roommate after 60? Then, this video interview is for you! Read More