Reinventing Yourself
We’ve all heard of the midlife crisis. Some of us even mock the stereotypes that have come to define it – middle-aged men in zippy red sports cars, women overloading on plastic surgery. But let’s...
View ArticleThe Empty Nesters’ Guide to Spending
My friend Mary Ann sent a note with her annual holiday card saying it would be her last. Her third son had headed off to college, and she and her husband were marking the occasion by stripping away...
View ArticleWhat Does Your Retirement Look Like?
When you envision your retirement, what does it look like? Are you playing golf? Traveling the world? Sitting in a recliner in front of the umpteenth season of “American Idol?” Still working?...
View ArticleWhen Your Parents & Your Kids Need Money
Here’s the scenario: You’re a midlife woman who has followed almost every basic instruction when it comes to finances. You’ve contributed to your 401(k), invested well and paid down the mortgage. You...
View ArticleThe Best Money System For Couples
Money is an emotional subject, even for me. Before I launch into a conversation with my husband about anything financial, I take my own temperature to figure out if I’m running hotter than normal and,...
View ArticleHelping Kids with Money
A question for parents of adult children: How many of you are providing – or have in the past provided – them with some sort of financial support? Maybe they live at home, or you subsidize their...
View ArticleRetirement Home
Retirement is, in many ways, a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s oh-so-exciting to think about the final chapter of our lives, when we’ll finally have time to pursue our passions, whether...
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