Ballet Based Movement is online ballet exercise classes aimed specifically aimed at people over 50. Set up by mother and daughter, Elizabeth and Susan, they provide comprehensive beginner ballet-based exercises that can be done in the comfort of your own home, regardless of your fitness level, whether you have never done ballet before. The Story: Susan has danced her … [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...]
Why Functional Fitness is Essential As You Age
Functional fitness. Are you familiar with the term? Let’s look at an example and see if you can relate: You’re spending the afternoon with the grandkids and things are going oh-so-well. No bumps, scrapes or bruises, everyone’s happy and smiling. You attempt to pick up the youngest, a sturdy little guy about 18 months old, and put him in his high chair for a snack. … [Read more...]
5 Stunning Fashion Accessories for Mature Women
We grow up believing that there is a perfect age for everything. We set a timeline to follow that goes along something like graduation at 23, married at 28, three children by 35, children graduating by 23, and so on. Then we bring changes to our lifestyle as we progress through the timeline to fit in with our current roles. Fashion also has its own way of dictating what you … [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...]