You worked hard all your life. Now you want to play hard, or maybe you just want to take it easy. Will retirement be everything you hoped for? In the US, the average retirement age for men is at 62 years old, and 59 for women. Meanwhile, life expectancy is 74 for men and about 80 for women. That’s quite a few years to navigate. No two seniors have the same experience with … [Read more...]
Gina Zollman: From Corporate Executive to Singer in Later Life
Did you ever wish you could have pursued a career in an artistic field but the responsibilities of real life made it difficult? Gina Zollman is a Baby Boomer who was Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Flame Gard, an innovative restaurant kitchen filter company. It revolutionized kitchen safety and was integral in setting innovations in that industry. Singing has … [Read more...]
Do You Have Regrets For Mistakes in the Past?
There are a few things I’ve done in my almost 7 decades on the planet that were completely boneheaded. No one gets through life with a perfect score and I’m certainly one of them. I have regrets but realize that my mistakes were part of my journey. I’m sure I’ll make more. Here are just a few of the things I'd like to kick myself for. I didn't take school seriously … [Read more...]
How to Thrive as an Empty Nester
Becoming an empty nester is a bittersweet thing. You love the new opportunities, freedom, and time it affords you. But you hate how much you miss your kids and caring for them every day. That said, it’s essential to focus more on the exciting opportunities to pursue an independent life if you want to get through the highs and lows of transitioning to an empty nest. Pursue … [Read more...]
Best Home-Based Small Business Ideas for New Retirees
Most working women and men look forward to retirement the way a kid can’t wait for Christmas. Some people even count the days by X’ing them off on their calendars. Once that day to officially retire comes along, you may suddenly realize you don't have enough savings and investments to keep up the lifestyle you’ve enjoyed for so long. You can get a reverse mortgage Your … [Read more...]