Goodbye and Respect to Aretha Franklin

If you thought the legacy of the late Aretha Franklin is all about her music, you only know half the story. While Franklin was the first female inducted to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, won 18 Grammy awards, received the prestigious Kennedy Honors … Continue reading

Best Credit Cards for Women Business Owners

Women entrepreneurs who have trouble raising capital for their ventures and managing the month-to-month cash flow often find business credit cards especially helpful. A business credit card provides you a credit line, and, if used prudently, can help y… Continue reading

Just My Type: From Typewriter to Computer

In 1979, I took a job at The Wall Street Journal. After I had been working there for some time, they introduced computers to the office. While I was competent in my role, at my advanced age, (I was in my fifties), they didn’t think I could catch on to … Continue reading

The Power and Joy of Reconnecting With Old Friends

So, old friends, Fill me in slow, old friends Start from hello, old friends. I want the when, where and how. Old friends do Tend to become old habit Never knew How much I missed you till now. — Merrily We Roll Along, Stephen Sondheim   Lately, I’ve had… Continue reading

6 Simple Tactics to Fight Loneliness

According to AARP’s Loneliness Study, which surveyed adults ages 45 and older, more than 35 percent of of older adults are lonely, and loneliness is a significant predictor of poor health. This report also found that lonely people are less likely to be… Continue reading

Millennials Are Helping Their Boomer Parents Manage Finances

Since millennials (men and women age 22 to 37) are just getting started managing their money and launching their careers, many of their boomer parents are giving them financial advice. But here’s a twist: Some millennial kids are trying to help their p… Continue reading