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...]
How to Stop Waiting and Start Saying What You Feel
For most of my career, I was focused on the next goal, the next deal, the next milestone. I was good at achieving things. What I wasn't as good at was pausing long enough to tell the people who helped me get there what they actually meant to me. I assumed they knew. I told myself I'd say it eventually. And then one day I realized how close I'd come to never saying it at … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Taxes on Your Retirement Income (Even After You Stop Working)
This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute tax or financial advice. Please consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for guidance specific to your situation. A lot of people expect retirement to bring a smaller tax bill. Sometimes it does. Sometimes it does not. You may no longer be earning a paycheck, but … [Read more...]
How Your Foot Shape and Arch Type Affect the Best Shoes for Women Over 50
I've been watching many fashion videos for women over 50. Often, these fashion mavens recommended that their viewers pair their pants or dresses with pointed shoes or heels to stay stylish. That's fine if you have pointed feet, but if you try to stick a square shape into a triangle, it can be excruciating. I bought a pair of pointed-toe flats for my daughter's wedding and … [Read more...]