This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or lending advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any decisions about your home. Nobody told you this part. You spend thirty, forty years paying down a mortgage, watching the neighborhood change, raising a family in those rooms. Then one day … [Read more...]
How I Learned to Enjoy Dining Alone in Paris
As most of you know, I’m a woman over 70, and I recently returned from a 7-day solo trip to Paris. One of the fears women have when traveling alone is eating by themselves. It can be awkward. I have dined alone many times in Los Angeles and don’t have a problem with it, especially at this age, but sometimes, it can be intimidating. Many restaurants discourage solo … [Read more...]
What I Wore in Paris for 7 Days at 72
I spent seven fabulous days in May traveling solo in Paris, where the weather was a bit erratic. When I first arrived, it was sunny and warm, but there were a few days of pounding rain. When you travel to Paris, almost any time of year, you must be prepared. I think I did pretty well, although there are a few things I would do differently. I’m hoping for a Part 2 next year … [Read more...]
Solo in Paris at 60+: What It Was Really Like
As I write this, I am in that Twilight Zone mood of part jet lag, part “was it all a dream?” and “where do I start to write about my experience in the enchanted city of Paris, France?" My trip was in mid-May, and spring was in bloom, but there was also a good amount of rain. Each weather episode had its own mood, but it was all wonderful! I flew there solo as a 72-year-old … [Read more...]
Women Over 50 Are the Fastest-Growing Group of Entrepreneurs — Here’s How to Get Funded
Something has shifted in the world of small business. Women over 50 are now among the fastest-growing groups of new entrepreneurs in the country. Not women in their 20s with fresh MBAs. Women who spent decades building careers, raising families, and quietly accumulating skills that most hiring managers never fully appreciated. Now they’re betting on themselves. And … [Read more...]