Many of us boomers are now lucky enough to be grandparents. We know the priceless glow of sharing the holidays with those bright and shining faces… But what if your grandchildren would have to go without this holiday season? What if there was only money for basic needs with nothing left to add that special sparkle and joy? There are currently over 15 million U.S. children living below the federal poverty line. Moreover, one out of every three children lives in a family where neither parent has … [Read more...]
How to Conduct a Proactive Job Search That Gets Real Results!
Conducting a proactive job search is, by far, the most effective way to land your next position. Rather than merely reacting to the market by responding to postings, answering ads or attending job fairs, proactive job-seekers target companies where they’d like to work and network their way through the door. They identify potential contacts within these firms (by way of their personal network or online tools like LinkedIn), set up a networking meeting (aka an informational interview) and establish multiple … [Read more...]
Best Destinations to Rejuvenate Your Body and Soul
Travelling is more than just seeing something new and getting out of the house. The destination should bring you peace of mind and completely relax your body. After all, we live in a fast-paced world, and it’s important to take a breather. In order to keep living a healthy and fulfilled life, you ought to take a vacation. So if you really want to rejuvenate your body and soul, step into one of these amazing destinations. 1. Go back to the past in Varanasi Located in India, this is a city dating back … [Read more...]
How to Beat the Job Search Blues
Got the job search blues? Looking for work is hard and it's filled with mounting frustrations and multiple rejections. But, to be successful, you need to remember that attitude is everything. So how can you keep upbeat and positive? How can you pull yourself out of the slumps and setbacks so inherent to the process? How will you maintain the necessary energy, enthusiasm and confidence that a winning candidate needs? Here are 3 surefire antidotes to help you overcome the biggest challenges: #1) Avoid … [Read more...]
How You Can Help Others While You Help Yourself
Wouldn't it be great to be able to make a difference in the lives of many while you are helping to promote your own health and wellbeing? If this sounds good to you, you will want to learn what the National Institute on Aging is suggesting... … [Read more...]
Breaking Down Term Deposits: The Basics You Need To Know
The investing journey can be a daunting, confusing process. Financial advice websites are littered with jargon and hard-to-understand language, and it can be difficult to decipher what the experts really mean. What’s a dividend? And how is an EFT different from a mutual fund? But if you’re new to the investing game, or just wary of the ‘ins and outs’ of the stock market, investing in safer, low-risk products like term-deposits may be the option for you. They’re a simple, user-friendly concept, and many … [Read more...]
How to Take Care of Your Outdoor Living Area During Winter
Gardens and patios are there for both aesthetic and ecological reasons, but the biggest reasons for their formation seen from the owner’s point of view is creating a space to spend leisuretime in. This can only be done when the weather is nice outside, which primarily means summertime, but also the latter half of spring and the beginning of fall. During winter, the outdoor living area is for the most part unused, as it can even get covered by snow. However, it cannot be left unprotected like that. You … [Read more...]
Mary Higgins Clark: You Don’t Own Me
America’s #1 best selling “Queen of Suspense,” Mary Higgins Clark, comes to Feisty Side of Fifty Radio for another lively interview. She’ll be sharing all about her latest book, I’ve Got My Eyes On Youas well as some personal aspects of her life and the various ways she gets inspired. If you love a great mystery (and who doesn’t?) you’re in for a real treat. You won’t want to miss hearing from the woman who has gifted us with memorable twists and turns for more than forty years! … [Read more...]
Visual Proof That Conversation Is In Peril!
Okay... things do change over the years. That said, take a few minutes to check out these instances of visual proof that conversation (and, therefore, society as we know it) is in peril! … [Read more...]
Thankful for the Gifts of Age!
Many women over 50 have gratefully passed both the turkey baster and the potato masher on to a new generation. And, unless you’re a diehard cook and find your calling in the kitchen, you know how great that can feel. But as we contemplate the holiday of giving thanks, there is much more that comes to mind. Age gifts us with countless reasons to feel grateful. I’ve started a list and invite you to add any of your own. If you enjoy good health, the love of family and friends, and a warm place to sleep at … [Read more...]
Older Jobseeker? How to Give Yourself the Competitive Edge!
Want to give yourself the competitive edge while you overcome one of the biggest challenges of age? If so... read on! Mature jobseekers face special challenges. It is common knowledge that younger employers are likely to hold several negative stereotypes relating to age. Perhaps the most prevalent of these preconceptions is that you lack the necessary technical skills for the job. There is, nevertheless, one surefire way to counteract this presumption. Moreover, it will provide you with … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Golf for Senior Women
Striving to lead an active and healthy lifestyle should not stop being a priority just because you’re getting older. In fact, the National Institute for Aging not only recommends exercise for all ages but encourages it for seniors. Keeping active as you get older does more for your health than just relieve symptoms of chronic conditions, reduce stress, and increase exercise. It can also stimulate your mind and increase your lifespan. For those wanting to improve their health through an active lifestyle, … [Read more...]