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Today’s story was written by Jacqui Baker, the CEO and founder of Select Connections, a dating agency for mature singles. She shares her expert advice on beginning to date as a woman over 50. Please read and enjoy, darlings! As a dating mentor and fellow traveler on the dating-after-50 path, I understand the mix of […]

This story was originally published February 2019 and has been updated for your enjoyment. Friendship! Friendship! It’s the perfect blend -ship!  Here’s what I know: Outside of Shelly, family, and my Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier, America, nothing makes me feel warmer and fuzzier than my girlfriends! Having girlfriends after 50 is important for so many reasons.

*Affiliate Disclosure Have you ever created a vision board? Now is the time. Why now, you may ask? I am sitting in my office writing and sipping delicious hot steaming coffee from my favorite French mug. Whenever I look up — which is often — I’m gifted with the stunning panoramic view of Lake Michigan

What exactly is financial freedom? In short, it’s the ability to live the life you want while still paying your bills without stress. Why is financial freedom after 50 important? When you’re in your 50’s, retirement is right around the corner. The next 10 to 15 years in your career will be pivotal to achieving

Let’s talk about something that is a far bigger problem than most people realize — loneliness. What is loneliness? “It is the discrepancy between what you have and what you want from your relationships,” says neuroscientist Stephanie Cacioppo. You can be in a crowd and feel lonely. To ward off loneliness, you have to pinpoint

I’ve been on a mission to help you achieve your dreams — so how does a pedometer help people reach their fitness goals? Let’s dig in! *Affiliate Disclosure In a world where busyness often reigns and our days are as full as the Mad Hatter’s tea cups, finding ways to prioritize our well-being can be

Today’s story, breaking down how to dig into our midlife wealth statement (and why you should rethink what you need), was written by Merry Lynch Pavlak. Her clients have found this particular method very useful, and I think you will, too. She’s even created a download to make it even easier! Enjoy, darlings! *Affiliate Disclosure

Life, my dear readers, is like a magnificent staircase. Within its ascending steps lies the journey toward fulfillment and success. Trust me, I know. A necessary part of earning my own “Ph.D. in life” was understanding the incredible power of goal setting at every age, and especially over 50! Let us embark on this empowering

Today’s story, breaking down how to organize and purge our things, was written by Merry Lynch Pavlak. She’s even created a handy dandy downloadable workbook! Enjoy, darlings! Whenever I speak about “taking or leaving” things, people begin to twitch. It brings up thoughts of scarcity, lack, confusion, and maybe some embarrassment. When really, it’s about

Yesterday was a day filled with adventure and excitement. I called one of my closest friends, Sheila. I chose her and not Emily, Sharon, Gail, or Cherye because her brother is a psychoanalyst. When we spoke, I told her I felt like a person who suffered from PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder. I was crying. “Why