What’s it like looking for love when you’re over 50? For those who are single and entering the dating arena, the idea may seem scary. But, not necessarily. Joanna Charnas, a full-time social worker, and author chronicles some of her dating encounters in her book A Movie Lover’s Search for Romance. Watch my video interview with Joanna Click on the player … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your Retirement Before a Second Marriage
One of the reasons that people get married is so that they have someone to spend their golden years with. Seeing as life doesn’t always grant us the fairytale ending that we desire, a first attempt at marriage could end in divorce. Divorce at any stage of your life can cause a great deal of emotional and mental distress. However, there is always hope after divorce, as an … [Read more...]
Senior Sex: Two Women on a Mission to Educate the Public
Surprisingly, this post has become very popular, meaning Baby Boomers are still horny. LOL! The topic is senior sex which is something we don’t often talk about out loud because it would embarrass our kids. If that makes you uncomfortable click on another post. Making love is part of life and just because we are older, doesn't mean we have to be dead in the bedroom, right? I … [Read more...]
Are You Ready to Find a New Relationship Over 50?
The idea of dating over 50 is a scary thought for many of us, especially if you’ve recently lost a spouse through death or divorce, or if you’ve been out of action for a long time. As Baby Boomers, we grew up before online dating existed and did things the old-fashioned way like meeting a guy at the malt shop or at the beach. It’s easy to understand why you may be … [Read more...]
What I Regret About Divorce Now That I’m Retired
I was having lunch today with two friends. I asked them what, if anything, they would like to know more about in the area of personal finance. One of the women was quick to answer, “I would have gotten divorced sooner if I’d realized how much it cost me in my retirement plan, my investments, and my home equity. You should caution women to consider the greater … [Read more...]