One positive thing the COVID pandemic did was make people realize that there is no time like the present. If you’re retired or nearing retirement, you might be thinking about “what’s next.” You may also want to consider giving yourself a life makeover and look at the things you really want in the coming stages of your life. It's safe to say that the pandemic changed the … [Read more...]
How You Can Make a Career Change at Any Age
Planning a career change at any age can be a daunting prospect. However, it can be especially intimidating when you are considering shifting careers later in life. Nevertheless, there may be a host of reasons as to why this might be desirable or even necessary. These can range from health considerations to a change in family circumstances, to a simple desire for new adventures … [Read more...]
The Social Dilemma: Is Social Media Manipulating How You Think?
I’m writing this post because I’m concerned about the world. It’s become a dark place in some respects. I want to talk specifically about social media and the way it can manipulate the way we think. As a blogger, I love social media for many reasons. It helps me promote my business, makes me money, and most importantly, connects me with friends both old and new. The concept … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Still Dealing with the Pandemic
Our Boomer Bloggers are located all over the U.S. so we’re each dealing with the pandemic differently depending on where we live. I see older friends of mine on Instagram out and about, at the beach, visiting hotels, modeling clothes, and eating in restaurants. But, those of us in COVID hotspots are still stuck at home. Los Angeles, where I live, did well at the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Create a Growing Stream of Income During Retirement
Between the years of 1946 and 1964, seventy-six million babies were born in the United States. At this moment, nearly a quarter of the American population is on the verge of retirement—and some have already passed that threshold. Americans are now retiring earlier than any other time in history. Concurrently, they are also living longer than ever before. The confluence of … [Read more...]