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Book Review: Grit–The Power of Passion and Perseverance

October 31, 2018 by Linda Vaughn
The words "Passion Plus Persistence Equals Grit" stuck on a bulletin board

As I watched my dad heroically fight cancer the last 10 years of his life, I marveled at his high spirits and gusto for life.Ā Ā  His body slowly failed, but his spirit hung amazingly tough.Ā  Not one for introspection,Ā when I asked how he did it, he’d just say, ā€œSugar, old age isn’t for sissies.ā€Ā  My … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: boomer reinvention, Grit, personal reinvention

Don’t Want to Subscribe? Gasp! Check Out These Helpful Money Posts Instead!

September 24, 2018 by Linda Vaughn
Vintage black and white photo of a woman holding her spectacles and looking disapprovingly at nonsubscribing readers.

Hey Boomer!Ā  Thanks for stopping by.Ā  For subscribers of Boomer Money and More, I just posted:Ā  Seven Simple Steps to Not Outlive Your Money and Buyer Beware!Ā  The Essential Checklist forĀ  Long-Term Care Insurance. As for you lovable non-subscribers… Don’t go away empty-handed. Since this is football season, check out my post about former football … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: asset allocation, Bernie Kosar, commercial real estate, inflation, leverage, Residential Real Estate

Long-Term Care Insurance Quiz: Will I Need It? Can I Get It?

August 18, 2018 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:Ā  Ā  Plenty of people make their grand exit having never needed long-term care or long-term care insurance.Ā  The quiz below lets you know if you share the same characteristics with those who’ve typically needed long-term care in their sunset years.Ā  If you’re unprepared, the cost of long-term care can be catastrophic for your … [Read more…]

Posted in: Long-Term Care Series Tagged: Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care Insurance: Five Warnings Before You Buy a Stand-Alone Policy

July 18, 2018 by Linda Vaughn
Cars going every which way on a highway, representing the chaos of long-term care insurance industry.

  The takeaway.Ā  If you buy stand-alone long-term care insurance, prepare for rate hikes, prediction failures, and the fact that you might not even need the insurance.Ā  Your mileage may vary. 😐  $$$ Boomer, before you buy stand-alone long-term care insurance, consider the case of Mary Jo Klimenko. I came across her story in Kaiser … [Read more…]

Posted in: Long-Term Care Series Tagged: Long-Term Care insurance

Book Review: Answering Your Call—A Guide for Living Your Deepest Purpose

June 29, 2018 by Linda Vaughn
black grand piano in white room

Boomer, today’s book review is about purpose and “calling.”Ā  As noted in this book, and exemplified by my friend Susan, our purpose and calling can change throughout our lives.Ā  And it can have a profound impact on our lives.Ā  Proceed with caution… My friend Susan’s purpose and calling was to build a successful business.Ā  After … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews, Boomer Reinvention Tagged: Boomer job change, Boomer purpose, Boomer reilnvention, Boomer retirement, encore career, finding our purpose or calling., life purpose
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