Author: Jahna Eichel
Music Streaming: A Boomer-Friendly Technology
By the time the 1960s arrived, music was embedded in many different facets of our culture. In politics and fashion, music was prevalent. In 2016, almost every aspect of how we receive music has changed. The music industry changes with the time and due to technological advances, consumers of music need to adapt to the new capabilities of the user ex...Read More
The New Retail Frontier: How Companies are marketing to Babyboomers AND Millennials
Retailers have been investing in advertising campaigns targeted to baby boomers for years, and with a great return- as four out of five retailers attribute nearly 50% of their sales to boomers. Up until recently, the generation born between 1976 and 1994 (Millennials) has been considered short on the spending power needed for marketers to target. T...Read More
Over 50? There’s An App For That! 7 Best Apps For Baby Boomers.
With the amount technological advances that we get to experience on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that we find the latest phone, tablet or software less and less user-ready. While millennials have grown up with the digital age at their finger tips, the learning curve for baby boomers can sometimes hinder the ability to appreciate the latest a...Read More
Retirement Transition: How to avoid the shock and retire with ease.
Some people make a smooth transition to retirement, jumping into their new lifestyles with energy, excitability and willingness, but others have more trouble adjusting. Most people assume that in retirement they have to go from working full time for 40 years to fully retiring cold turkey. Consider asking your company for a sliding retirement plan. ...Read More
7 Easy Ways To Avoid Identity Theft
Every year roughly 17 million people fall victim to identity theft of some kind. Identity theft is when someone gets access to your Social Security number, bank or credit card account number, or other identifying information and uses it to steal from you. Reduce your risks by safeguarding your information with these simple steps. 1. Never ever give...Read More
6 Energy Boosting Foods To Eat Daily
As we age, it gets harder to make it through the day without a 2nd or 3rd cup of coffee, popping a supplement or chugging an energy drink. All-day energy doesn’t come from a pill-It comes from real food, which is packed with nature’s secret natural revitalizers such as complex carbs, protein, and fiber. Fill your fridge with these 6 superfoods and ...Read More
Why Your Gender May Have An Effect On Your Retirement Savings
There is a significant gender gap that exists in financial wellness. Liz Davidson, CEO and founder of Financial Finesse, says “there is a 28 percent gap in the additional retirement savings needed to cover estimated retirement expenses primarily due to women’s greater life expectancy.” The increased likelihood of millennial women leaving the workfo...Read More
5 Skincare Tips Every Man Over 50 Needs
The secret is out guys, we know you care about how you look. Your skin is the most important of that. While most men’s skincare regimens consist of a cheap bar of soap and some Old Spice, the aging male skin needs a bit more attention. Read on to get the inside scoop on healthy skin. 1. Stop Shaving Against The Grain The number one mistake men make...Read More
These Three Best Friends Are 100 Years Old And Thriving
Social relationships make us less likely to die prematurely. According to a 2010 review of research, the effect of social ties on life span is twice as strong as that of exercising, and equivalent to that of quitting smoking. In the review, researchers examined 148 previous studies on social links and mortality, which together included more than 30...Read More