Working for 45 years is a big deal. That’s a lot of years in the rear view mirror. By age 60, working people are often tired. By 65 they are downright exhausted. It’s especially hard for people who have spent those 45 years on their feet. Martha is one such person, a delightful woman who cannot wait for her 65th birthday to come in December. She has the … [Read more...] about Not Everyone Wants a Fancy Retirement. “I Just Want Some Victuals on the Table.”
Boomers in Action
“I’m Not Making Dinner…I’m Looking For Polar Bears!”
One of the fun things about traveling is that you meet such interesting people who are doing fun things in retirement. While in Tennessee, I by chance went to one of the trendier restaurants, called etc. The chef is a regional gastronomic guru and she has a loyal following. Her larger restaurant, Etch, is a culinary success, and this newer location was … [Read more...] about “I’m Not Making Dinner…I’m Looking For Polar Bears!”
April is National “Everything Financial Month”
Have you noticed how every month is a National "something" month, and how every day has become a national “something else” day? Many bring awareness to a topic and breaks through the clutter of too much of everything. Other times, these national <fill in the blank> days are just silly and add humor to a long day. Whatever you think of them, they have become part of the … [Read more...] about April is National “Everything Financial Month”
IRAs for Married Women: The Hidden Importance We Often Overlook
I was very excited to see my first article published in the esteemed publication, Retirement Weekly, a MarketWatch premium newsletter published by Dow Jones & Co. I have been invited to write about women’s issues around retirement, and since it’s “IRA Season”, the first article is about the hidden importance of IRAs for married women. It appeared in the March 10, 2017 … [Read more...] about IRAs for Married Women: The Hidden Importance We Often Overlook
Learning to Love Investing Is Like Learning to Love Football
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
