Part of having an active “retirement spending plan” means you need the income to support it. That can mean a lot of different things depending on how you define retirement. Traditionally, retirement has meant that you work up to a point, cross a hard line in the sand, and stop working. Today’s retirees are much less likely to take this approach. Many Boomers are opting … [Read more...]
Winter Driving Safety Tips For Seniors Taking a Road Trip
There are several things to look forward to during winter: the holidays, the excuse to stay under the blankets with a mug of tea, and the peaceful silence that winter brings. On the other hand, there are also many things that can make winter not so enjoyable, especially as we get older. Easily one of the worst parts of winter is driving on snow- and ice-covered roads (no … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Laziness Over 50 is a Good Thing
Do you ever find yourself so busy you neglect taking time for yourself? You may be caring for a spouse, child, grandchild, pet, or business, and your needs get pushed to the last place. But sometimes, setting aside time for laziness is beneficial for your health and mental state especially if you are over 50. You don’t have to think about anything important and may find … [Read more...]
Success As a Baby Boomer Entrepreneur is All About Location
I interviewed Kali McFadden, who is a senior research analyst for Lending Tree. They conducted a study on the Best Places for Baby Boomer entrepreneurs to live. In a nutshell, here were the results. My city, Los Angeles, is #9 on the list, which I was excited to hear about since I’ve been an entrepreneur and freelancer practically my entire life. Find remote work you … [Read more...]
Tilda’s Promise: A Book Excerpt
If you're looking for a novel you can relate to, you may enjoy Tilda's Promise, by Jean P. Moore. Amidst all the characters in this moving novel of loss, love, and potential new beginnings, the two who grieve hardest have the most to discover. Tilda Carr has lost the love of her life - her husband Harold - after forty years of marriage, while her granddaughter and namesake … [Read more...]