When my editor suggested I try to better define the relationship between women after 50 and money, my thoughts were all over the place because money holds so much power over our lives. I thought of women who have money and opportunities. I thought of women struggling to make ends meet. I thought of women […]

When I was a little girl I was captivated by my Aunt Essie’s charm. She was interested in others. She made you feel special the moment she opened the door to greet you. She was the hostess with the mostest! She had a warm, natural charm that filled the room as she sat at the […]

As we age, it is more important than ever to maintain an active lifestyle. Exercise helps maintain your muscles and bone mass. A sedentary lifestyle, on the other hand, may lead to a loss of mobility and, in a worst-case scenario, end up seriously reducing the amount of independence you have in your golden years. Exercise […]

(Image via TheFrisky.com) Remember The Golden Girls, darlings? I know you do! All week, I’ve been thinking about friendship and how much it matters to us in our “golden” years. The Golden Girls were the type of girlfriends we all love to have: Honest, loyal and… hilarious. Did you have a favorite?  I admired certain […]

Did you know February is Black History Month? From politicians to authors to activists, there are so many women whose lives and contributions should be included in this celebration, and yet those women are usually overlooked. Not to underplay his contribution to history, but there is so much more to learn about and celebrate in […]