“You have too many married friends. You need to find some single friends.” This was advice given to me from my boss soon after my divorce. I loved my married friends. They had been supportive of my daughters and I during the process of my divorce, and after. As considerate as they were, they did not understand this new status of mine: divorced and single again. I was … [Read more...] about Keep Married Friends But Look for Single Ones
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OBOBTFAW - Obvious, But Overlooked Beauty Tips For Aging Well an·nu·al·ized, adjective (of a rate of interest, inflation, or return on an investment) recalculated as an annual rate."an annualized yield of about 11.5%) AA - Always apply makeup in the A.M. Before Anybody sees you! BB - Best Bet, to retouch PRN. (as … [Read more...] about AAlphabet For The AAnnualized
Moving on . . .
Moving on isn’t always easy….but it’s time. When I began writing for Put Old on Hold, I had no idea I’d still be at it six years later. But working with Barbara has made me suspend my usual need to “move on” to a new challenge after a few years. Sharing our passion for retirement as a vibrant, new beginning (instead of a long, slow end) has been has been rewarding for … [Read more...] about Moving on . . .
Robin Williams: Another Victim of Excess Adrenaline
It is very frustrating to know that there are thousands of people working in Hollywood who are suffering with problems related to excess adrenaline. This is a hormone that doctors, including psychiatrists, never talk about. Creative people are the one's with the most adrenaline. They suffer for years with adrenaline-induced depression, anxiety, insomnia, alcoholism, drug … [Read more...] about Robin Williams: Another Victim of Excess Adrenaline
Mastering the Art of Husbanding
Reviewed by Barbara Morris Ladies, are you tired of books that promise to tell you how to be more attractive to men? You know, the kind that make you want to barf -- "How to Be the Woman Every Man Wants" "How to Catch the Man of Your Dreams and Keep Him Tied to Your Apron Strings" "How to Make Your Guy Love You More" "How to Get Your Sexy Back For Him" --- blah, blah, blah, … [Read more...] about Mastering the Art of Husbanding
Life after 60: Not the “Same Old Same Old”
Society’s “script” for our 60’s says we walk off into the sunset to spend the “Golden Years” doing whatever we want. But the checkbook—or the investment account –may be saying “not so fast.” What do you do instead? Trudging along doing what you’re already doing is not your only option. According to Tom Lauricella in [Read more...] about Life after 60: Not the “Same Old Same Old”
Getting the Most Out of Your Health Care Coverage
With the Affordable Care Act in full swing, many consumers are surprised by the changes in coverage hidden in the fine print or couched in terms that are confusing. There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a policy. Even if you are covered, getting reimbursed can be challenging. Here are a few things to consider and some tips to get the most out of your … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Your Health Care Coverage
Getting the Most Out of Your Golden Years
Congratulations! You’ve finally reached age 65 and can finally retire from your job. Whew! No more pre-dawn alarm clock ringing in your ear, no more scrambling to meet an impossible deadline, no more bossy boss. Now you can be your own boss! So now what? Retirement planning seems to focus on having enough money, rather than on deciding what actually to do with your time. You … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Your Golden Years
Taking Care Of Details
All of us know that there is a lot of paperwork involved in our daily lives. What many don’t realize is that there is also a LOT of paperwork involved in death. That is why it is important to do whatever we can, while we are living, to ease the burden on our loved ones while we can. First of all, when we are grieving, we are not in a frame of mind to make important … [Read more...] about Taking Care Of Details
Living Cheap for Seniors
Ever since I published Living Cheap & Loving It, I've been thinking about drafting a version for seniors. I firmly believe, if careful, that you can live on pretty much whatever income you have. Many have had to, particularly those who lost solid employment when they were in their fifties. As you may know, few employers want you … [Read more...] about Living Cheap for Seniors