By Lorna Martinez Magill If you've been in a long-term relationship, you may have fallen into certain patterns of financial management, with one person typically handling the bulk of the financial obligations. If you are anything like me and my spouse, one of you is the "money" person and the other takes a bit of a back seat. As you approach or enter your golden years, it's important to have...
By Marianne Clyde Part 2 from “House of Mirrors” blog Life Transitions can be nerve-wracking and crazy-making if you let them. So don’t let them do that to you. The list of life transitions that a woman experiences after 50 is long. Here are some of the most common: Empty Nest Syndrome Retirement Menopause Caring for Aging Parents Widowhood or Divorce Health Challenges Relocation Becoming a...
By Lorna Martinez Magill As we enter the later stages of our work life, many women are thinking, NOW WHAT? Many of us have raised families, had successful careers and are generally happy but feel like there is something more. We are starting to consider retirement and wonder what that will look like. I personally find that when interacting with my friends and colleagues, the conversation often...
By Lorna Martinez Magill Finances, Finances, Finances, this is not an exciting topic, but it is very necessary to understand your full financial situation. If you are anything like me, you can find many, many other ways to occupy your time but it’s in your best interest to stop procrastinating and understand where you are financially! When we are in our 50’s, many of us find ourselves at a...
