You’ve heard it before… life is only what we make it. And on the same token, time is such a funny thing, especially after 50. But each day is a chance to reflect on past experiences, mistakes, and what we’ve learned along the way, only to make today the best it can be. I believe […]

I don’t care what they say about that d*mn groundhog and his darn shadow… spring is in the air, darlings! If you’re lucky enough to live in a warm weather climate, this may not be as exciting for you as it is to those of us who live in frigid places, where winter — with […]

Getting your house in order for retirement or financial independence is not that difficult. However, many investment professionals, journalists and commentators seem to complicate the issue to the point that we can’t even understand it. Safe withdrawal rates, stocks, bonds, balanced funds, commodities, options, laddered portfolios, annuities, offshore accounts, hedge funds … are you kidding? […]

  Being a woman over 50 is a wonderful privilege. We are at such a dynamic age, and that was more evident to me than ever as I was looking back through this week’s marvelous stories on HoneyGood and your responses to them, especially on Facebook! As women over 50, we must be willing to accept […]

What is the meaning of love? Dedicated to Carolyn, Ines and Susan, who know… Valentine’s Day is on my mind because it’s only a day away. It is the day of love, and people around the world are feeling love in the air. I have been noticing Valentine hearts everywhere. As I drive home from […]