The Perception vs. Reality of ‘Old’

When I began to write this article, a woman friend age 89, called. She told me, “I walked six miles today. The Fitbit said that I did my steps.” “How did you feel?” I asked. “Tired,” she replied. “But then Bill wanted to have sex. So, I did that too.” … Continue reading

Boomer Brain Drain: The Big Mistake Employers Are Making

A few weeks back, I wrote a blog post called “Retirement: Employers Just Don’t Get It” about surveys showing that employers are dismissing the dire financial circumstances of many older workers and the eagerness many older employees have to keep workin… Continue reading

Our Most Popular Stories of 2018

Next Avenue published nearly 1,000 stories in 2018. Below are the 10 our visitors read the most. Discover something you might have missed or enjoy a previous favorite. Thank you for reading and supporting Next Avenue in 2018. We hope you’ll join us in … Continue reading

Boomers: Should You Sell Your Life Insurance Policy?

You’ve probably seen the TV commercial with the older couple talking about how happy they are after getting cash from selling their life insurance policy. If you’re in your 60s or 70s, should you sell your life insurance policy for quick cash, too? The… Continue reading