By Gary Geyer
 
This is not one of those ‘look him in the eye and give him a firm handshake, go back to school and learn new skills, hire a professional to rewrite your resume’ type articles.
After 50, the chances of you landing an advertised job is next to zero. Apply if you want […]

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By Gary Geyer
 
It started happening around the time of ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘The Golden Girls.’ The reason, “being there for each other.”
It’s not sweeping the nation just yet, but the idea is gaining momentum. Sociologists and demographers have noted the growing interest of baby boomer and senior women to team up […]

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By P. Coletta in Your Stories
 
I’m a “recovering” lawyer but like Marines, alcoholics, and Catholics, there’s some stuff you just can’t ever shake. About four years ago, I quit being a lawyer, and I’ve never looked back. I’ve quit other jobs and professions too and I’d like to tell you about it so […]

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By Kim Kirmmse Toth
 
What is one of a boomer woman’s worst nightmares? Being a ‘bag lady.’ Have you ever worried about that? Even if it’s not to that extreme, it is not unusual for a woman to worry about her financial future.
 
Here are some tips on what not to do:

Expect an inheritance
Expect your […]

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By Jan Cullinane

Let’s start with a few statistics: most (84%) people want to retire close to water; most (71%) people over 40 like to take cruises, and many (40%) of those surveyed cite climate as the most important consideration in choosing a retirement location. Is there a place where we can turn these […]

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The National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce estimates that there are more than 3 million gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans over age 65, and that number is expected to double by 2030.  While the population has been booming, there are limited options other than downsizing to a condo or being forced to assimilate […]

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By Kim Kirmmse Toth

Ladies, please do not take these reasons lightly. They are not for the faint of heart. However, they are extremely important. There are a great many articles on this subject, but here are 10 reasons in a nutshell for you to pay attention to NOW!
1. Take control of your future. You […]

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By Jan Cullinane

Are you among the almost million Boomers approaching retirement?
Are you wondering how to ensure a successful retirement or wondering if you should retire? Before making this transition, be sure you can say “yes” to these three questions:
 

Do I Have Enough?
Have I Had Enough?
Do I Have Enough To Do?

Do you […]

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As reported on CNN Money.com
Source: Life expectancy stats from consultant Bert Sperling of BestPlaces.net, Centers for Disease Control.

Towns include: Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, La Habra, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa […]

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By Linda Geyer
Century 21 Beachside

About Orange County:

Situated in the heart of Southern California, O.C. is centrally located on the coast between the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and San Diego.
Orange County is close to everything you’ll want to see and do in Southern California and the weather is some of the […]

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