I interviewed Matt Schultz with Compare Cards who gave me insight into the ins and outs of choosing credit cards for Baby Boomers. As we get older, we may want to reassess the cards we have and make changes to give us better benefits. His tips were enlightening to me and I hope they will be for you. Have you changed cards lately? Baby Boomers are the age group most … [Read more...]
Investment Do’s and Don’ts to Maximize Your Retirement
As retirement grows closer and Baby Boomers begin making long-term financial plans, investment opportunities become prominent in financial discussions. With people living longer in retirement, it’s important to make investment decisions that will benefit their nest egg rather than taking from it. In order to make responsible investment decisions, there are some important do’s … [Read more...]
How to Renovate Your Home After You Retire
You’ve most definitely heard the saying, “new year, new me.” People often use the new year as a way to reinvent and improve themselves as individuals, but can the same logic apply to one’s house? It sure can! After all, what better time to redecorate or renovate your home — especially if you are in or are nearing retirement. You’ve likely been in your house for … [Read more...]
How You Can Embrace Hygge for Winter Wellness
Wikipedia defines hygge as “a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.” It’s a Danish word, and no good equivalent seems to exist in American English. Maybe that’s because we invented the rat race, and the two are diametrically opposed. It involves living life at a slower pace and adopting an emphasis on mindfulness, … [Read more...]
How to Have a Pleasant Conversation About Climate Change
Climate change is a hot topic these days. Have you ever felt uncomfortable talking about it with family members and friends? Everyone has their own idea about what’s true or isn’t true. How do we handle it as a nation? Is it a crisis or isn’t it? The Nature Conservancy (TNC) wants to make it easier for you to navigate this topic. TNC has been in operation for more than … [Read more...]