50plus Matters

10/02/2018

Now that fall is in full swing, what about a road trip?
http://sixtyandme.com/how-solo-road-trips-can-be-fun-at-any-age/

Are you a Baby Boomer who still enjoys driving? Many people do continue driving into their senior years. It makes so many things more convenient if you drive rather than take another mode of transportation...Read More

09/28/2018

We often wonder about this too.

09/25/2018

Some tips on getting a spa treatment using what you have avaialble at home.
http://www.everythingzoomer.com/money/2018/08/14/beauty-on-a-budget/

For some easy, wallet-friendly pampering, head to your kitchen! We'll show you how with these tips...

09/21/2018

The battle for self-improvement is never-ending!

09/18/2018

Here are 5 easy ways to bounce back when going through hardship.
http://sixtyandme.com/5-ways-to-build-resilience-after-60/

I have returned home from summer travel. The good feelings I had built up during my active vacation (two weeks of hiking in the Sierras) are being tested because I live in a valley that features the worst air quality in the nation at this moment due to the raging wild fires on the West Coast of the....

09/14/2018

Amen to that! What's the last good book you read?

09/11/2018

It's the start of the new school year, so why not share something invaluable with your grandchildren?
http://sixtyandme.com/3-reasons-to-share-your-money-mistakes-with-your-grandkids-2/

When we were growing up, my family never discussed money. It wasn’t that my parents or grandparents though that money was evil. It’s just that, like many working class families, we didn’t have much to discuss… or so we thought!Read More

09/07/2018

Some Friday humour for you.

09/03/2018

Happy Labour Day! (this time we got it right!)

08/31/2018

We couldn't agree with this more!

08/24/2018

In honour of the late and great Aretha Franklin.

08/21/2018

Some great tips on how to make sure our money lasts as long as we do.
http://www.everythingzoomer.com/money/2018/07/02/ways-not-to-outlive-money/

Living longer is great. But if we're planning to enjoy the extra time bestowed on us by advances in...

08/17/2018

That's why we take wiser decisions than in our youth!

08/14/2018

Staying healthy with some great smootie bowl recipes! http://www.everythingzoomer.com/food/2018/07/04/5-minute-smoothie-bowls/

Add some energy to your day with these five easy-to-make smoothie bowls. Healthy Berry Smoothie...

08/10/2018

If only Google knew all that too...

08/08/2018

So the saying really should be a banana a day, keeps the doctor away? http://sixtyandme.com/how-magnesium-can-help-support-brain-health-after-60/

Do you eat a banana every day Perhaps you have chosen to do so because this potassium-rich fruit is reported to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis...Read More

08/06/2018

Happy Civic Holiday!

08/03/2018

Something to ponder on this lovely Friday