Baby Boomer women are now in their 60s and 70s. Not long ago we were partying in our bell bottoms with flowers in our hair. The women’s movement gave us more choices than our mothers had at our age. As young women, we were energized, had options, and the world was open to us. Some of us embraced life full throttle, took on meaningful careers, balanced work with our families, … [Read more...]
How Many Bucket List Items Have You Crossed Off in Retirement?
Many people have dreams of doing something amazing and unforgettable in their lifetime. You might have goals or aspirations that have nothing to do with work or other people. Maybe you want to see Niagara Falls or travel to Europe. Maybe you want to skydive or bungee jump. Or, maybe you just want to buy a beach house somewhere that you can enjoy with your family during the … [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...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Dealing with Stuff
We are still not out of the woods yet, but it is looking more hopeful. Wait! Have we heard that one before? The Best of Boomer Blogs bloggers have been writing about an array of topics mostly about dealing with stuff like the weather, the pandemic, retirement, loss, motivation, and even the lack of chocolate in the house. Enjoy our latest posts. The weather has been … [Read more...]
What Over 50 Women Want From Financial Advisers
Women aged 50 and over have specific needs when it comes to who manages their finances. But an adviser that a twenty-something would choose may not be ideal for a 50, 60, or 70-year-old woman. In the same way, an adviser for a 60-year-old man may not be appropriate for a woman of the same age. Let’s take a quick look at exactly what women 50+ should be looking for in a … [Read more...]