Managing Midlife
Life after 50: it’s no longer what our grandparents touted it to be. Join me as I share the highs and lows, the failures and successes, and the reality of life after 50. It's an amazing adventure and you'll wonder why you had to wait 50 years to get here!
Orphaned at 55: Acting as POA Part 2
For many who follow me, you know my second act began in 2009, following a divorce and near-broke move across the country. This marked the beginning of my entrepreneurial and freelance lifestyle. The second big transition occurred following my father’s death in 2015. I didn’t know it at the time, but those events lead to…
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Is Retirement Even Possible?
I first started contemplating retirement when I was in my early 30s. My husband and I had been married ~10 years and were well on our way to being debt-free. Another 7 years later and we were. Throughout those years, we spoke perhaps quarterly about retirement ideas, finances, and what we would do. My (now…
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Career Change after 50: What’s it Take to Make it a Reality?
In my 10 years as a writer for and about second act entrepreneurs, I’ve seen a lot of amazing career transitions. Some of these include: Neurosurgeon to Olive and Wine Store owner Nutrition expert to creating a product line of healthy dog treats Chemical Engineer to glass blower And my own career transition: exercise physiologist…
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Tempted to Co-Sign a Student Loan? Offer these Options Instead
I’m always unsure how to respond when my daughter calls or texts me. Sometimes she vents about her work, her boyfriend, or her daughter. Sometimes it’s about the unfairness of life. Often times, it’s about money—and if I can “lend” her a couple hundred. The most recent call was to ask if I would co-sign…
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Should Franchising be a Part of Your Retirement Plan?
This post contains an affiliate link. If you make a purchase through the link, I will earn a commission at no extra charge to you. Please click here for more information. When it comes to income after 50 or after retirement, there are plenty of options available. Will you work for another? Do you start a business?…
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What I Learned About Health and Wealth as a Caregiver
In the last 10 days, 3 people I love shared their most recent health issues: Person 1, age 28: hyperthyroid issues, vitamin D deficiency, both requiring medication. Plus, high probability of knee surgery in the near future. Person 2, age 60: diabetes is controlled. Needs 2nd hip replacement surgery SOON; roughly scheduled for mid-October. First…
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