You’ve heard the phrases “you can’t win if you don’t play” and “the rich get richer”. They are true. Those with money are playing the game of investing and are using what they have to increase wealth through exposure to the market. Successful investors understand there’s a catch: when you invest, you could lose. But, they've been learning to love investing and the results … [Read more...] about Learning to Love Investing Is Like Learning to Love Football
Seize the Opportunities – Even After You Turn 60
Becoming a successful investor is one thing. But, building your own investment analysis and research company? Well now, that is a different thing altogether. Meet Sandy Chaikin. She is the co-founder of Chaikin Analytics, a ground-breaking stock research & analysis company. Here, investors get better results when choosing individual stocks. More … [Read more...] about Seize the Opportunities – Even After You Turn 60
Ladies: How Big Is Your Freedom Fund?
Many Boomer women have been part of a couple for 30 or more years by now. Some may have worked outside the home; others devoted themselves to being at-home moms; and, still others chose to do both. Women are the ultimate jugglers and multi-taskers managing home, children, spouse, work, elderly parents and more! Don’t Forget That You Are an Individual While handling … [Read more...] about Ladies: How Big Is Your Freedom Fund?
The Next 10: Adventures of Courageous (Crazy?) “Empty-Nesters-Not-Retired”
I turned 55 this year and wondered with astonishment how I got here—more than half a century has flown by. Even when I shake my head or squeeze my eyes shut, there is still the fact that I’m 55 and getting older every day. As I travel on my journey through life, there’s a lot in my personal rear-view mirror, but more important, there’s even more outside my … [Read more...] about The Next 10: Adventures of Courageous (Crazy?) “Empty-Nesters-Not-Retired”
Shoe Shopping in Retirement? You Betcha!
Let’s face it. If there is anything women know and love, it’s our shoes. We know of the excesses of the rich and famous. So many have closets full of expensive Manolo Blahniks and Jimmy Choos. But many of us “regular” gals have closets full of shoes too. One study calculated the average amount of money women spend on shoes over a lifetime and it's a lot. We buy … [Read more...] about Shoe Shopping in Retirement? You Betcha!
