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When It Comes to Online Senior Dating, Do Women Hold All the Cards?

By Margaret Manning January 18, 2017

Have you decided the time has come to start dating again? If you have, and are unsure how to go about it, the best thing to do is talk with an expert. Professional dating coach, Lisa Copeland, discusses the one most important thing that every woman should have before she starts looking for a man. Enjoy the show! Read More

3 Reasons We Need More Women Over 60 in the Media

By Ana Popovic January 11, 2017

Having a daughter has made me incredibly aware of the examples that we are currently giving to our young growing women. Read More

What Advice Would You Give to Younger Women?

By Margaret Manning January 10, 2017

One of the horrible things about wisdom is that it always seems to come too late for us to benefit from it personally. That’s just a part of life! Well, at least we can take some solace from the fact that others can benefit from our wisdom. They may make the same mistakes as we did anyway, but, at least we can say that we tried to help! Today, I would like to ask you what advice you would give to a woman in her 20s or 30s today. What do you wish someone had told you when you were that age? Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

The Power of Being a Mentor After 60

By Margaret Manning January 08, 2017

If there is one thing that I have learned in talking with the women in our community it is that we have a lot of wisdom to share. After 60+ years on this planet, how could it be any other way? Well, today, I want to talk about how you can put your wisdom to good use by being a mentor. Whether you want to help young women who are starting a business or prefer to mentor younger kids, there are so many ways to give back. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

Knitting for Beginners: How to Take Your Knitting to the Next Level

By Margaret Manning December 08, 2016

If you’ve decided to make knitting your hobby, you’ve probably dedicated a lot of time to learning how to do it properly. But, what if you have already learned the basics? Where do you go from here? Join us today as I chat with online yarn shop owner, and professional knitter, Nancy Queen, as she shares some advice for getting started with knitting. Enjoy the show! Read More

What is the Best Cruise Line, According to Women Over 60?

By Margaret Manning November 27, 2016

Asking a frequent traveler to pick the best cruise line in the world is like asking a mom to choose between her children. They’re all amazing! Besides, how can you really compare the various options?

Is the relaxed pace of a river cruise really comparable to the hustle and bustle of a 6000-passenger mega-ship, with casinos, movie theaters and climbing walls? Doesn’t it simply depend on the type of experience that you are looking for? Read More

Are You Starting Your Own Business After 50? We Want to Hear from You!

By Margaret Manning November 20, 2016

The convention wisdom is that starting your own business as an older adult is next to impossible. If you ask the average person why it is hard to start a business after 50, they will give you a litany of reasons, most of which will be based on tired aging stereotypes. Here are a few examples: Read More

These 3 Books About Midlife Have Arrived Just in Time for the Holidays

By Barbara Waxman November 17, 2016

Increased longevity has created a new life stage in the middle of our lives – not at the end – and I call it Middlescence. Think of it as a second adolescence, but with wisdom, resources and the beauty of not caring so much about what the world thinks! Read More

30 Grandmas Share the Financial Advice They Wish They Received as Kids

By Margaret Manning November 07, 2016

By the time you reach your 60s, you’ve almost certainly made your share of financial mistakes. Even if you are one of the lucky few who managed to save consistently for retirement, you probably look back on your life and wish that someone had taught you more about money as a kid. I know I do! Read More

Getting Older Isn’t Painful, but, People’s Reactions to Our Aging Are

By Margaret Manning October 30, 2016

For most of our lives, we are taught that getting older is something to be feared. This is especially true for women, who are shown example after example of how society values youth over experience. Read More