Category Archives: Financial Challenges

Making informed choices

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Pat, Age 72 Well, I don’t believe that “all things happen for a reason” or that what happens to you is part of “God’s plan”…sorry! I have found now that I am 72, that I have had to make choices … Continue reading →

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Women still working after 60

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Elizabeth, Age 70 My 70th birthday followed the publication of WOMEN STILL AT WORK–PROFESSIONALS OVER SIXTY AND ON THE JOB in June 2012 (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers). 70 Candles readers will be intrigued by the stories of older women who … Continue reading →

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Financial pain

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Hi, I made bad financial choices and lost all my retirement savings at age 69–trying to determine if anyone recovered from such a devastating experience? Is it too late to still enjoy life? I’m getting very depressed about the situation … Continue reading →

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Financial matters

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 66 I was shocked last year when I realized I was 65. This year the additional year was no big deal. My story is not so great. I chose poorly when I remarried. We are now separated and … Continue reading →

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Not a rosegarden

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Jenifer, Age 71 i have been divorced since age 49 have always been blessed with good looks. feel wasted years in bad marriage, but had 2 sons and a fear of being alone. my son decided to join the israeli … Continue reading →

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Tough times

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Irene, Age 70 This September I will be 70, a fearsome age that somehow I never seriously considered. Compared to many women of my age, I am doing well…I am married, my second husband is a good companion, I am … Continue reading →

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