Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, I moved from a 2500 square foot home to a 1450 square foot mobile home, to a 900 square foot apartment, a 10 x 10 room in someone’s house, and finally an ADU with a roommate. (Yes, I know it was insane.) Each time, I’ve had to sell possessions, so I wouldn't clutter up my living space. I've moved 28 times in my lifetime so I'm used … [Read more...]
Does Dealing with Life Transitions Leave You Unsettled?
Change is never easy. The human spirit needs stability. The human mind craves predictability. Life transitions are uncomfortable, worrisome, and stressful. As much as we try to avoid it, however, change is also inevitable. And that’s not always a bad thing. In fact, some life changes are wonderful—getting married, having a child, starting a business, buying a home, and … [Read more...]
Seniors Need to be Aware of Rental Scams: Here’s Why
Are you a senior looking for a place to rent? It can be dicey for anyone at any age especially if you're looking online. Rental scams are all over the Internet and if you don't watch out, you can lose a chunk of your retirement income. I was looking for an apartment to rent in Los Angeles, which is #8 on the list of the most expensive cities to live in according to … [Read more...]
Galentine’s Day: How Single Women of All Ages Celebrate Their Friends
Valentine’s Day can be a time of romance or a day of frustration if you are single, divorced. You may want Valentine’s Day to pass by as quickly as possible, so you don’t have to think about it. But, there’s another alternative. You can celebrate Galentine’s Day with your girlfriends. This post was updated on 3/2023. Galentine’s Day is officially celebrated on … [Read more...]
How to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem as You Grow Older
Once you reach a certain age, it’s easy to accept yourself as you are and settle into familiar rhythms and habits about what you enjoy, dislike, or see yourself pursuing. Breaking habits become difficult, and seeing yourself differently - a stranger from the "you" of the last several decades - can be challenging, and erode your confidence if you allow it to. But, you don't … [Read more...]
