We all go through hard times and as a Baby Boomer, you’ve probably experienced a challenge or two during your lifetime. Not everyone reacts to them the same way. Some people let their difficulties get the best of them and sink into depression or even suicide. Others go into panic mode and become physically ill. There are also those who are good at being adaptable and manage to … [Read more...]
How to Find a New Career Later in Life To Follow Your Passion
Changing careers at any age can be frightening. When you’ve been in a certain career for some time, it’s easy to get stuck in your comfort zone. However, you could have several reasons for wanting to break out of this space of safety and branch into a new career, like the desire to try something new, needing to leave a toxic work environment, or a need for work that pays better … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Starting a Business Over 50
Having a business idea at any age is exciting and scary at the same time. However, many people think that endeavors like entrepreneurship are only for younger individuals. You might even wonder if you have the vigor and energy to approach a start-up when you're over 50. We believe you do! Business basics like stellar customer service as well as quality products and services are … [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...]
Do You Have a Retirement Spending Plan that Works for You?
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...]