I’ll soon turn 79. That means I’m not “approaching” 80 – I’m entering my 80th year. And I’m doing so with energy, clarity, and a sense of forward momentum – not diminishing. For many women, birthdays ending in zero can feel sobering. For me, this one feels expansive. Not because life is simpler (it isn’t), … Read more
By the time many women seriously consider retirement, the financial question is usually already answered. They’ve run the numbers. Met with advisors. Checked the spreadsheets more than once – just to be sure they didn’t miss anything. And then comes the moment no one really prepares you for: Wait. I can actually afford to retire?! … Read more
You’ve been working for decades with this goal in mind – retirement. It’s supposed to be the finish line. The reward for all the early mornings, late nights, deadlines, juggling work and family, etc. And you’re finally here. You should be thrilled, right? Friends tell you how lucky you are to have “nothing to do” … Read more
You don’t have to move abroad to feel like a stranger. Look around. Prices climb, technology races ahead, and talk about artificial intelligence fills the news. People lose jobs they thought were safe. Some feel left behind, others just feel tired. If you’ve been wondering where you fit in all of this, you’re not alone. … Read more
Chances are, sometime in your 60s, the moment arrives when you have to, or want to, move out of your long-time home. Whether you’re downsizing into a smaller, easier space to care for, or charting a new lifestyle in a new place, the word ‘move’ creates dread in every heart. Moving will always be one … Read more
Your best years aren’t behind you – they’re waiting to be designed. Here’s how one simple framework can help you build a retirement that feels full and alive. Something Is Missing – and You Feel It! You’ve been looking forward to this for years. No more deadlines. No more “urgent” emails. No more juggling everyone else’s needs … Read more