How to Accept Life Changes You Didn’t Expect to Happen Over 60
Nine years ago, my husband and downsized and got rid of most of our furniture and belongings. We let go of things that had accumulated over the years. Saying goodbye to our friends and all that was familiar to us, we sold our home…
Read MoreHow Do You Feel About Money?
Don’t think about it, just give me your first reaction when you read, “How do you feel about money?” Feel is the important word! Do you feel scared, remorseful, angry, sad, or hurt? Or perhaps you feel elated, joyful, proud, appreciative, or giving?
Read MoreYou’re Never Too Old to Find Love
Life begins again at 60, right? Well, it does if you have the right attitude and know that age is just a number. You can downsize and enjoy the freedom of less stuff; you can start a new business or volunteer; you can pursue long deferred dreams…
Read More10 Lessons that Come from Living Outside of Your Comfort Zone
We all have dreams and bucket lists that we would like to accomplish in our lifetime. Seeing that most of us are past 60, we have likely completed many of them…
Read MoreFinding Your Path After 60 with Purpose and Heart
As we age, it becomes apparent that we must create new lives. Will we change careers, begin retirement, travel, downsize or stay where we are? Whatever the changes, they are often associated with the fear of making those choices…
Read More4 Better Alternatives to Using Your Retirement Savings to Pay Off Debt
It is never advisable to use your retirement savings for anything other than its intended purpose, unless you have to. It is never a good idea to risk not being able to take care of yourself in retirement to save your credit score and pay off debts…
Read MoreHow to Make Tough Decisions? Follow Your Heart!
We make decisions all our lives and, indeed, every day. Most of these are straight-forward and don’t require a lot of thought. What shall I have for lunch? Shall I read a book or watch the TV this evening? Should I phone up my daughter for a chat?
Read MoreHow to Accept Your Shorter Runway
Once we pass age 60, we know the “runway” ahead of us is shorter than it used to be. Yet at the same time we probably have more free time and more resources available to have fun. Raising children and our other obligations are mostly behind us…
Read MoreWill Your Current Home Adapt to Your Needs as You Age?
After caring for my parents, I looked long and hard at my lifestyle. I knew urgent changes weren’t necessary, but carefully assessing my situation made me feel in control of the future…
Read More4 Benefits of Staying in Your Own Home a Little Longer – While Starting Your Next Tree
When I moved into my newly built home more than 10 years ago, the city planted small trees on the front lawns of most of the homes. While many homeowners got spindly young saplings, I was fortunate enough to get a tall…
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