I've been a blogger since 2008 and I love what I do. Blogging is creative, and fun, keeps me mentally alert, and makes me extra money. As a single woman and a Baby Boomer, having extra income is important. The money I make from blogging is fairly passive. It ka-chings while I sleep . . . literally! Is blogging dead? Certainly not! A blog is your personal real estate on … [Read more...]
How You Can Make a Career Change at Any Age
Planning a career change at any age can be a daunting prospect. However, it can be especially intimidating when you are considering shifting careers later in life. Nevertheless, there may be a host of reasons as to why this might be desirable or even necessary. These can range from health considerations to a change in family circumstances, to a simple desire for new adventures … [Read more...]
Do You Worry About Your Retirement Savings When the Market Tumbles?
In just a few months, the coronavirus managed to wreck health and the economy too. The value of your stock market portfolio, 401(k), or IRA might have plummeted because of it. And you had every reason to worry about what happened to your retirement savings when the market went up and down. But, there's no need to panic during emergencies because it may instigate you to make … [Read more...]
Expat Winton Churchill Helps Boomers Make Money as Freelancers
Are you frustrated because your Social Security payments only go so far and you want more fun and flexibility in your life? Does hanging around the house make you feel invisible while young people are getting things done? Maybe you've thought of becoming an online freelancer to make extra money using your life-long skills. I interviewed Winton Churchill who is an author, … [Read more...]
Does Dealing with Overwhelm Make You Crazy as You Age?
Are you overwhelmed and feel like you're losing your mind. The way we deal with it may change as we get older. It's possible that dementia is setting in, but it’s more likely that you're being bombarded with stimuli to the point your brain is foggy. Nowadays, everything under the sun is coming at us, online, on TV, at work. and in everyday life, so it's no wonder you're in … [Read more...]