Active Women Over 50
Were you or did you ever dream of living the life of a hippie when you were young? In 1968 I was a junior in high school, so I was just a tad too young to revel in the summer of love. But you can still live the hippie commune or Golden Girls lifestyle now that you’re older. I’m in that situation now. After my boyfriend, who I lived with for 15 years, died, I temporarily … [Read more...]
Many Baby Boomers are now considered ‘empty nesters’. If your children are grown up and gone, with families of their own, you might be thinking about relocating to a smaller place where you can enjoy retirement. In fact, 36% of Boomers will move or plan to move when they become empty nesters. But relocating comes with its own set of challenges. One study found that 6 out … [Read more...]
The isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was making me antsy. At the time, I was living in a tiny room in someone else's house and was feeling very confined. So, I decided to go on a search for gnomes. Although you can look for them anytime, even when things are back to normal. Our neighborhood had several gnomes including the house I was living in so I decided to … [Read more...]
Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, I’ve gone from a 2500 square foot home, to a 1450 square foot mobile home, to a 900 square foot apartment, a 10 x 10 room in someone’s house, and an ADU with a roommate. Each time, I’ve had to sell possessions, so I won’t clutter up my living space. I don’t mind that much. They’re material objects and because I’ve moved many times … [Read more...]
Looking for a place to rent as an older person can be dicey especially if you're looking online. Rental scams are all over the Internet and if you don't watch out, you can lose a bunch of your retirement income. I was looking for an apartment to rent in Los Angeles, which is #12 on a list for most expensive cities to live in according to Kiplinger. Manhattan, NY is … [Read more...]
