NextAvenue.org: Why Women Need to Be Mentors (or Find Them)
Let’s call it chivalry. Most of the working women I talk to who are about my age (51) say mentors have helped them greatly in their careers. But the mentors…
Second Verse: Money and Marriage: 6 Tips for Success
Today is my husband, Cliff Hackel, and my 20thWedding Anniversary. Yep. We got married on the Fourth of July. Independence Day. It was a sunny day, brilliant blue skies, and…
Next Avenue.org: Women Need to Get Serious About Emergency Savings
Two years ago, I had a string of bad luck. First, I needed an operation to remove a small tumor. Then, my beloved Subaru Outback (with more than 120,000 miles)…
Six Reasons You Should Volunteer Your Way to A Job
This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing three retirees, who are working part-time jobs they love– for pay. All three were hired after spending time as a volunteer. One…
NextAvenue.org: Does Being a Mom Help or Hurt Your Career?
I got to thinking about whether being a parent helps or hurts you at work. Since I blog each week about women and money, I decided to look at this…
Second Verse: Fighting Age Discrimination: New AARP Survey
Ageism. Say the word out loud. When I do, it forms awkwardly in my throat, clinging to the back of my palate. Then, it pushes out with a distinct hissing,…
NextAvenue.org: Why Women Should Join Networking Groups
I’m a member of The Transition Network, a nonprofit networking group for women over 50. It’s based in New York, but lucky for me, the group has a great chapter…
Forbes.com/SecondVerse: Second Act for Dad
My older brother is a father of four boys–ranging in age from 17 to 22. A few weeks ago, his eldest son graduated from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. My…
AARP: 5 Great Jobs in College Towns
College towns can be great places to live in the 50-plus years. They’ve got lively entertainment, sport sand, often, ample supplies of jobs for people not yet ready to clock…
NextAvenue.org: What to Do About Health Insurance When You’re Self-Employed
It’s always one of the first questions I’m asked when I tell someone I’m a freelancer: “What do you do about health insurance?” Until now, I’ve been lucky. My husband…
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