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11 Clothing Items Women Over 50 Should Never Waste Money On
By the time I hit 50, I had a new way of thinking about fashion. I no longer wanted to be chasing temporary fashions or flimsy clothes. I instead started…
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The 11 Biggest Regrets Retirees Have About Their Spending Habits
Retirement is the time when we move into a more leisurely & spiritual existence, but it can also present financial difficulties. In retrospect, most retired people now realize that there…
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11 Scams Retirees Fall For (And How to Avoid Them)
Retirement has always been a time to sit back, take a break & bask in the glory of years of work. But it also makes retirees more ripe for scammers…
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11 Common Lies People Tell About Home Ownership
When I bought my first home I was super happy & excited. Everyone I spoke to painted it as a big win — a surefire road to security & financial…
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10 Grocery Store “Deals” That Are Secretly Scams
If you walk into a grocery store, you are likely to be drawn to splashy displays & advertising for huge savings. I used to feel a little proud when I…
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11 Questions To Never Ask Your Adult Kids (Unless You Want an Argument)
There's no on/off switch to parenting - even when your kids are adults with lives of their own. You might ask them questions out of love or curiosity, but some…
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13 Things You Think Are Helpful, But Your Adult Kids Find Annoying
You might not realize it, but some actions can come across as annoying or even controlling to your adult children. I'll admit, there are many times I've thought I was…
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13 Apologies Your Adult Kids Are Still Waiting to Hear from You
There's love, failure & wisdom in parenting. We are moms and dads — doing what we can when we can. But in hindsight, there are probably some things we've said…
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12 Post-Pandemic Trends That Baby Boomers Are Disgusted By
The pandemic turned the world upside down & some of those changes won’t be gone. I know from my own conversations with my parents & elderly in the family that…
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10 Subtle Insults You Don’t Realize You’re Saying to Your Adult Children
You're a parent and you want the best for your children - no matter their age. I've caught myself saying things to my own children with good intentions - only…