Look Forward to Stay Positive in the Present
If we turned the clock back precisely 12 months, most of us would have been as incredulous then as we are now at the dramatic turn foisted on the world. Of course, we’re still living in uncertain times. While some of us are enjoying the independence…
Read MoreWhat’s All the Hullabaloo about Mindfulness Meditation?
I sit on my living room floor, in front of the fire, after my morning tea. This is my time; time to slow my breath, relax my body and just be present. This is my way of soothing my mind and releasing the tension in my body. Nothing fancy…
Read More20 Inspirational Women That Every Woman Over 60 Should Know About
Over the past few years, whilst building the Sixty and Me community, I have had the pleasure to meet and learn from some amazing, inspirational women. Their writing has made me think and their dedication to women’s issues…
Read MoreA New Look Back at a Year in Solitude
I spent the last day of the year on my own, as I have been since March 11th and the arrival of this pandemic. Dramatically different to my usual holidays when I am visited by my children, their families, and a parade of friends and relatives…
Read MoreWhat Living in Mexico Taught Me About the Meaning of Friendship
Covid-19 put the brakes on our lives and changed the rules of social engagement practically overnight. Have some things changed forever, like how we worked and the way we shopped? Will it have any permanent effect on how we stay…
Read MoreWhat Does Breathing Have to Do with Money?
“Take a deep breath!” That was probably a common phrase that was used when we were younger if we were upset about something. Or we might have been told to “calm down, count to 10” or “walk it off.” Who knew this age-old advice…
Read More3 Social Security Myths Almost Everybody Believes
With their many twists and turns, the thought of trying to figure out Social Security policies can make your head spin. Myths abound about Social Security. Unfortunately, many people believe them. Sadly, these myths can cost you big time…
Read MoreThe Holiday Gift of Being Financially Organized
What is a favorite memory you have of holiday time as a child? Maybe it was related to an event or activity rather than a gift. Or perhaps you have smells or sounds that come to mind when you think of the holidays. I remember getting…
Read MoreEnd of Life Planning is for Everyone: 5 Ways to Save Money on Death Care Costs
Despite great advances in medical care, humans still have a 100% mortality rate. Yet fewer than 30% of adults do any end-of-life planning: wills or trusts, advance medical directives and pre-need funeral planning…
Read MoreNo New Year’s Resolutions for Me! The Confessions of a Mature Woman
Smile if you have made New Year’s resolutions in the past. Now smile again if you have kept them all year. It is truly difficult to keep those ‘promises’ going for an entire year, isn’t it? That was me until 3 years ago – until I read a book…
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