written by Denise Chaney, ChFC, CLU, CASL
Have you ever experienced the January spending hangover? It is when you open the credit card bills in January and can’t figure out how you spent so much? Do you make that New Year’s resolution to spend less next year?
There are 12 million people ... Views: 1849
written by A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC
Deficit spending — it’s a term we hear so often that I’m beginning to believe we’ve become numb or desensitized to its meaning.
Simply put, it means spending more money than you have; sending out more than you’re taking in; going into debt. This ... Views: 1842
Life coaching is a booming profession and more and more boomers are flocking to the opportunity of helping others change their lives for the better.
What draws us to this opportunity?
You have probably read about how life coaching is one of the fastest growing professions in the world. ... Views: 1842
written by Natalie Caine, M.A.
Change is around the corner. The excitement of planning and celebrating, laughs and tears, leads to great memories and endings. Fears of no dream jobs or any job, living at home, needing another car, privacy, independence, routines shifting, finances draining, ... Views: 1837
A little more than a year ago, the American voters elected a new President on the basis of “change”. One of the major issues was the alleged end to special interests, lobbyists and “back-room” dirty dealing. “Not in my White House”, as I seem to recall. Well, America, one look at the Senate ... Views: 1823
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***Surging Ahead - by Submitted by Boomer-Living.com, the Official Guide to Baby Boomers
Written by: Neal Dranoff
A couple of years ago, my wife Nita got smacked with the realization she was beginning to go through “the change,” i.e. menopause. God bless her, she’s been riding out this storm with the grit and grace of an America’s Cup skipper. Some days are worse than others, ... Views: 1820
written by Neal Dranoff
I recently heard an announcer on one of our local sports talk radio stations initiate a new call-in segment with the listening audience called “I Just Don’t Get It.” He limited his list to sports personalities and storylines and kept his listeners within the same ... Views: 1818
The desire to protect an estate grows exponentially as the value of the estate increases. If you have little to protect, there is little concern. However, if you have a very large estate, you may actually be paranoid about protecting your estate and your privacy. In that regard, I have ... Views: 1811
Written by: Melodieann Whiteley
I have spent a lot of time trying this product and that system only to wind up broke and disillusioned. “Make money while you sleep!” “Start your cash machine today.” Promises, promises. And I bought into every one of them.
Can you make money on the internet ... Views: 1806
For the past couple of months, we’ve been considering a new social phenomenon—the “Type R” personality. At the risk of overgeneralization, here’s what we’re talking about. “Type R’s” are those who have reached retirement and committed themselves to a “recreative” lifestyle. That is, a lifestyle ... Views: 1800
Last year about this time, I compiled a list of gift-giving suggestions for other people. This year, I say to heck with that. This is what I want in 2012.
* A Stanford quarterback almost as good as Andrew Luck (asking for one that’s better than Luck is just insanity)
* A Goldilocks ... Views: 1797
Written By: Lynn Wiese Sneyd
I was sitting on the plane, heading back to Milwaukee from Albuquerque. My husband and I had been contemplating a move to the southwest for some time and we had finally decided to take a trip to New Mexico to check it the lay of the land. Though we eventually ... Views: 1790
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***Bookends - by Howard Baldwin submitted by Boomer-Living.com
In the early days of 1978, I was working at a start-up travel magazine in Seattle. It was my first full-time job and the beginning of my publishing career. I worked in as many departments as we had – editorial, circulation, administration – doing everything from writing short articles to ... Views: 1789
Do you find yourself trading health for convenience?
Like finding that close parking spot at the mall.
Hopping on the escalator, rather than the steps.
Or stopping at the end of your driveway to get the mail.
Here are 3 simple ways to add in daily movement that will add up over the ... Views: 1787
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***Wife-speak 101 - by Submitted by Boomer-Living.com, the Official Guide to Baby Boomers
By: Neal Dranoff
My wife, Nita, is often the recipient of a somewhat “left-handed” compliment from me. I throw it out there whenever she asks a question that almost causes whiplash as I quickly turn my head towards her silently wondering “where did that thought come from?” Over the years I’ve ... Views: 1786
Written By: A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC
Each and every day, approximately 10,000 baby boomers celebrate their 65th birthday. Most people identify the arrival of age 65 with the event of “retirement” and the receipt of Social Security benefits. Actually, the age of full Social Security ... Views: 1773
September 11 is my birthday. Until September 11, 2001, it had been a non-event. Nothing special. Business as usual topped off by an expensive dinner that could only be justified as a once-a-year commemorative extravagance.
For all my birthdays to come I will remember September 11 as the day ... Views: 1761
This is probably the most difficult part of goal setting. Yet it is also one of the most important aspects to actually achieving your goals. Everyone has had the experience of setting a goal, especially after the winter holidays, and it is exciting for the first few days. We pull ourselves out ... Views: 1760
There is currently a rush to refinance home mortgages at the present time due to the general belief that mortgage interest rates are currently low and may likely increase in the near future. Some folks may be looking to reduce the term of their mortgage as part of the refinance plan.
For ... Views: 1758
written by Patricia Nunan
Dear Fellow Boomers,
The lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us. Summer picnics and lots of family gatherings are being planned for the back yard. As you sit around the picnic table are you talking about how you want to live in the coming years? Are you talking ... Views: 1743
written by Lynn Wiese Sneyd
Over the past ten years, writers have had an increasingly easier time getting their books into print, thanks to the print-on-demand publishing business. For many aspiring authors — some frustrated by rejections from literary agents and traditional publishers, ... Views: 1740
As we approach the New Year, many people are ruminating about recent misgivings and sins, simultaneously readying themselves for commitment to yet another list of personal resolutions. We all know how this generally works out…a couple of promises are pursued with purposeful intent while most of ... Views: 1729
Written by Lynn Wiese Sneyd
Does everyone have a book in them, a book about their personal story? Most people probably do — after all, life can be stranger than fiction.
Can everyone write a book? Now that’s an entirely different story.
Recently, I heard a publisher describe memoir as a ... Views: 1724
We live in a world of dissention and turmoil. We live in a world of haves and have-nots. We live in a world of love and fear. We live in a world where fear is used to manipulate people. What does all of this have to do with names? Knowing how to interpret a name assists us in realizing where the ... Views: 1720
Dear Coaches,
I broke up with my boyfriend of three years this past May. I'm not sure if I'm ready to date yet, but I would like your advice on what to consider and how to know when you're ready to date again?
Donna
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Mari responds ... Views: 1702
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***Healthy Recipes for Fitness - by Fernando Paredes, Submitted by Boomer-Living.com, the Official Guide to Baby Boomers
Healthy Winter Hash
This simple recipe is the perfect meal for a chilly winter day. It is packed with tender vegetables, filled with protein and can be made with chicken or as a vegetarian dish. Serve it with a salad for a quick and healthy meal that the whole family will love. ??Yield: 6 ... Views: 1690
written by Donna Marie Thompson, PhD.
Quote: “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Albert Schweitzer
Being happy is not only a personal attribute that affects ... Views: 1689
A large percentage of individuals, including Boomers, who are unemployed spend countless hours searching job boards such as Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, Theladders.com and Craigslist. Many people will send out 2-3 resumes per day and never get a response. Unfortunately for these individuals, ... Views: 1685
A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC
Recently our government released figures showing that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of our nation rose by 3.5 percent — the first increase in five calendar quarters.
The Dow Industrial average rose 200 points as various pundits declared the end of the worst ... Views: 1676
Many caregivers feel like they are alone, but it is important to remember that there are others out there who feel exactly like you do. Almost everyone has aging parents, and many adult children find themselves in a caregiving role at some point in life. Elder care cuts across all economic and ... Views: 1661
Written by: Coach Meg - Margaret Moore
Recently I asked coaches in the Wellcoaches community to submit a list of ten ways in which they want to thrive. Diane is dealing with some challenging health issues and asked me for a series of coaching sessions to work on her health and life ... Views: 1652
written by Susan Winter Ward
It seems that almost everyone I know is reassessing their lives these days. Are you doing that too? We’re revisiting our priorities, looking at what we want to do to make a difference in our world, sifting through our lifestyles and, by the way, how will we ... Views: 1636
written by Jim Duzak
I’ve written previously in Boomer-Living about mediation, and why it’s usually better than litigation as a way of resolving disputes in divorce cases. But mediation can also provide lessons on how to prevent divorce by resolving disputes in relatively healthy ... Views: 1629
Made any resolutions about money for this year?
There’s still time.
Look at some of the suggestions coming from the Financial Planning Association of Washington, D.C.
Write down your goals
Money buys freedom — to travel, to retire early, to start a business or to change careers. Putting ... Views: 1615
written by Coach Meg
Susan isn’t a survivor; Susan is a thriver. And, she thanks God for it every day.
Susan’s Introduction
I met Susan at the Harvard Conference on Coaching in Leadership and Medicine in September 2009. At the end of a session, Susan stood up in a room packed with 300 ... Views: 1601
There is currently a rush to refinance home mortgages at the present time due to the general belief that mortgage interest rates are currently low and may likely increase in the near future. Some folks may be looking to reduce the term of their mortgage as part of the refinance plan.
For ... Views: 1576