Expert Columns
Linda Ballou is Remembering Days in the “Bu” (Malibu, California)
By Linda Ballou, NABBW's Adventure Travel Associate I hiked the half mile around Malibu Lagoon to what is famously known as Surf Riders Beach, aka “Buns Galore” Beach. Barefoot surfers joined... Read More
Holiday Grief: Why I Give You Permission to Do It Mindfully
By Ann Leach, NABBW's Associate for Loss and Change It’s probably already happened: you’re flipping through a magazine or finally sitting down with the Sunday paper and there’s the article... Read More
Advice for Today's US Travelers: How To Best Present Yourself as an American Abroad
By Phyllis Stoller, NABBW's Group Travel Associate As we travel these days, some of us are wary of being identified as American. We often forget that we can be ambassadors as well as tourists.... Read More
Widowhood - Will We Boomers Find a Way to Reshape It, As We Have Already Done With Funerals?
I've recently read three excellent books - one a novel - by two NABBW members, both dealing with the topic of widowhood. Life as a widow is not a scenario I've ever given much thought to, despite... Read More
5 Key Reasons Why Fashion Designers Should Be Excited to Design for Women over 50
By Karen Mathis for the NABBW Just because women hit 50+ years, doesn’t mean they (we) should no longer be targeted as fashion consumers. Why? There are millions of women 50+ in need of great... Read More
Why Math is An Aging Woman’s Friend
By Leigh Anne Jasheway, NABBW's Associate for Boomer Humor I’ll be 59 next month and it’s got me thinking about math. That’s right, MATH, that subject near and dear to the hearts of so many…... Read More
Let’s Make Money, Honey: the Couple’s Guide to Starting a Service Business
Let’s Make Money, Honey: the Couple’s Guide to Starting a Service Business Author: Barry Silverstein and Sharon Wood Reviewed for the NABBW by: Anne Holmes If you and your Baby Boomer aged... Read More
Your Responsibilities for Paying Credit Card Debt as Trustee
By Liza Weiman Hanks NABBW's Estate Planning Associate Dear Liza, My father passed away recently, and all of his and my mom’s assets are held in a living trust (except an individual... Read More
7 Simple Writing Hacks to Improve Your Skills
By Ronda del Boccio NABBW's Associate for Entrepreneurial Authoring I came across this outstanding, to-the-point article guest-written by Ray Edwards on Michael Hyatt's blog, Your Virtual... Read More
In Your Kitchen Making You Fat? Feng Shui to the Rescue!
By Janice Taylor NABBW’s Expert on Weight Loss and Hypnotism According to the ancient Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui, your kitchen is the central part of your home that provides nourishment and... Read More
Mid-Summer is Time to Enjoy More Awesome Heart Healthy Allium Veggies!
By Dr. Janet Brill, Ph.D., RDN, FAND, LDN NABBW's Associate for Healthy Heart Lifestyle You know that you should be eating vegetables every day, but did you know that you should try and get in... Read More
The Rich History of the Mesquita of Cordoba
By Teresa Roberts, NABBW's Associate for Living Abroad There is something about old buildings that captures my undivided attention. I suspect that I’m not alone. People from all over the world... Read More
Neighborhood Potluck Ahead? How About Taking Butterscotch Cashew Blondies - A Nice Change from Traditional Brownies
By Pat Sinclair NABBW's Cooking for Two Associate Here's another easy bar cookie recipe. I often take these bars to potlucks because there are always lots of plain brownies. This gives an... Read More
"I'm Not You In Love With You Anymore" ~~ How Many Spouses Have Heard That Statement? (And What to Do When It Happens)
By Jed Diamond PhD, LSCW, NABBW’s Associate for Male Menopause The beginning of the end or the first step toward real, lasting love? ––– Marcia was devastated when her husband of... Read More
Confused About How to Be An Earth-friendly Consumer? Eco Labels Make Green Shopping Easier
By Diane MacEachern NABBW's Going Green Associate We read food labels to avoid trans fats, sugar, and salt. Why not look for eco labels on the cleansers, personal care products, furniture,... Read More
Where Do the Retirement Gurus "Retire?"
By Jan Cullinane and John Brady for the NABBW Most of us know that one size cannot fit all when it comes to choosing our best place to retire. Just look at the tons of books, magazine articles and... Read More
Medicare: Even Rocket Scientists Can Find Understanding It Convoluted and Confusing. To the Rescue: "Medicare 101"
By Becky Feola NABBW’s Associate for Assisted Living and Caregiving The program Medicare is easily one of the most recognized senior benefits in our nation. However, it can be confusing and many... Read More
News Flash: It's Time to Learn to Accept Compliments and Receive Praise ~ This WON'T Make You “Big-Headed” (Promise!)
By Judith Sherven, PhD NABBW’s Associate for Healthy Relationships Hear Yea! Hear Yea! Let it be known across the land: Receiving Praise and Compliments for Your Excellence Does NOT Make You... Read More
