Buying a new car is always an exciting journey, but it’s just that: a journey. Life is a highway, but you need the right wheels. As a Baby Boomer, you’ve likely already gone through the car-buying process before; however, with new considerations and safety features to manage, it’s important to carefully assess your options before making a final decision. . While it can be … [Read more...]
How Seniors Can Avoid Becoming the Victim of Con Artists
Have you been seeking money-making opportunities, self-improvement, or even fun adventures? If you are that's fabulous but sometimes it's easy to become bamboozled by charismatic con artists who pick up on their victim's goals and dreams and suck them into their world. The last thing we want as seniors is to lose money we need to live on. My father was a salesman and I … [Read more...]
Twisted Family Values: a Book Excerpt
V.C Chickering is the author of the new novel "Twisted Family Values" and has written for Comedy Central, MTV, Lifetime, Cosmo, and other publications. She started her writing career in her mid-forties. Please enjoy this excerpt from her book. Spray Tan Like so many others I finally got the wake-up call when my dermatologist told me I had some precancerous cells on my … [Read more...]
How to Survive Caregiving a Loved One
In general, I love to write about sexier stuff like travel, fashion, and lifestyle for women over 50, but sometimes life intervenes. Taking care of a sick loved one is a challenge. Obviously, you’d like to see them get better, but sometimes it’s a waiting game. It affects everything in your life, from going out with friends, your work, traveling, and even what you eat. … [Read more...]
What I Regret About Divorce Now That I’m Retired
I was having lunch today with two friends. I asked them what, if anything, they would like to know more about in the area of personal finance. One of the women was quick to answer, “I would have gotten divorced sooner if I’d realized how much it cost me in my retirement plan, my investments, and my home equity. You should caution women to consider the greater … [Read more...]