Insights from a Boomer mom—Part 1 Recently, I got a request from an industry conference group. They asked if I had any topics that would be interesting to cover for their new women’s professional group. And would I be a presenter for this session. Without hesitation, I suggested one of the topics I know I’ve struggled with for 40 years: work-life balance. They agreed … [Read more...] about Work-Life Balance: Is there such a thing?
For Women
10 Financial “Pearls of Wisdom” Moms are Sharing with Daughters
Celebrating Women’s History Month with lots of great money advice An exciting thing happened this month—my guest column in Retirement Daily on The Street was the “top story” for a week. I’ve written quite a few articles, but never took the #1 spot. What’s so interesting about this? The topic was “10 Financial Pearls of Wisdom from Mothers to their Daughters.” … [Read more...] about 10 Financial “Pearls of Wisdom” Moms are Sharing with Daughters
Spousal IRAs: Fund Yours this Tax Season
A Glimmer of Retirement Hope for At-Home Moms During the Ongoing COVID Crisis It’s not the most wonderful time of the year for most of us—it’s tax season. Ugh. Time to reckon with your income and how much went to federal and state taxes. Time to dig through piles of papers and online accounts to find those pesky 1099s and W2s. And figure out additional … [Read more...] about Spousal IRAs: Fund Yours this Tax Season
I just ordered my 60th birthday crown!
What seems like just a moment ago, I woke up to my younger daughter wishing me a happy birthday. She gleefully added, “Gee, Ma, you’re halfway to 100! That’s old!” For all of us math-whiz’s out there, that’s when I turned 50. And in a blink of an eye and two shakes of some tail feathers, holy moly! It’s my 60th birthday. How on earth did that … [Read more...] about I just ordered my 60th birthday crown!
That 401k Isn’t All His: Critical Information for Married Women
March is National Women’s History Month. It’s a wonderful time to recognize the women and men who have changed the world to make it better for women. As I think about the advances made for women on the financial front, there are truly remarkable achievements. Except in one particular case. Many wives still take a retirement back seat to their husbands. It’s … [Read more...] about That 401k Isn’t All His: Critical Information for Married Women
