I am the first to admit that I made huge mistakes in the 70 years I’ve been on this planet. Most of them were financial. We all make bad choices and must live with them. I learned how to live with less and it’s been freeing. Watch my video describing my big mistakes and how I overcame them. My backstory I was a theater nut in high school and college and dreamed of … [Read more...]
How I Make Money Online as a Baby Boomer Over 60
The online world is not just for young people. There are many Baby Boomers using it to earn extra income. After all, we pretty much invented the Internet. We may have difficulty editing videos on our smartphones, but we’ve found ways to sustain ourselves online to improve our lifestyles. If you search on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or in the blogging world, you'll see over … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Boost Your Retirement Income With Side Jobs in 2025
The idea of “retirement” isn’t the same for everyone. Not all of us over 65 worked a 9-5 job, put money away in a retirement account, or have support other than Social Security. You may be at retirement age but don't want to stop working or want to try new pursuits. There are a wide variety of fun and creative side jobs that will help you generate extra cash and ease financial … [Read more...]
The Financial Dam Has Broken: Retirees Need to Wake Up
The following is adapted from Fire Your Financial Advisor. Snow White was out for one year. Jack Spartan (Demolition Man) was on ice for close to 40. And Steve Rogers (Captain America) was frozen for almost 70. But Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) wins the snooze button award for being asleep for a full century. My point—other than staying away from poisoned … [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...]
