Living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico By Teresa Roberts NABBW’s Expert on Living Abroad I\’m an international house sitter and world traveler. I\’ve been traveling long-term for almost nine years now, often using this comfortable and inexpensive housing solution to make my travels easier. I tend to take care of the homes of […]
Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon Kindle Edition Author: Paola Gianturco Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW This is a wonderful book full of dazzling and powerful photos! But it is more than a “coffeetable book.” Grandmother Power is a potent collection of beautifully-written, sensitive stories — accompanied by stunningly fine images. It will make […]
New Study: What Do People Want in Retirement? By Jan Cullinane NABBW’s Expert on The New Retirement A new study by Merrill Lynch in partnership with Age Wave, which involved 6,300 people age 45 and over was recently released, providing interesting insights into what pre-retirees and retirees think about retirement. Ten of the major findings: […]
Kick Back on the Kauri Coast of New Zealand By Linda Ballou NABBW’s Adventure Travel Expert My heart pounded as loud as my mare’s hoof beats on the hard-packed sand as I paced myself to the gait of my leader and occasioned a glance over my shoulder at the sea. The immense surf, […]
Fierce with Age: Chasing God and Squirrels in Brooklyn Kindle Edition Author: Carol Orsborn Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW In her latest book, a memoir titled “Fierce with Age: Chasing God and Squirrels in Brooklyn,” Carol Orsborn records the ups and downs of a tumultuous year she spent facing, busting and ultimately triumphing […]
The Crone Club (Volume 1) Kindle Edition Author: S.V. Peddle Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW The Crone Club is about a group of reunited school friends who, having reached their sixties, vow to face new challenges, achieve old dreams and just generally band together to get as much fun as possible out of […]
The Tragedy of 2013 Boston Marathon Reminds Us We Must Make Time to Celebrate Life By Anne Holmes NABBW’s Baby Boomer Expert The Boston Marathon has long been an event that celebrates human triumph. It ranks as the world\’s second oldest annual marathon, and is easily one of the world\’s best-known road racing events. With […]
Can Learning a Second Language Save Your Gray Cells? By Teresa Roberts NABBW’s Expert on Living Abroad Women are on the road. Women of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and cultures are discovering the many joys of travel, even traveling solo. It is the truth that today\’s woman is more independent than ever before. I recently […]
That Ain\’t The Floorboards Creakin\’ (And Other Signs of Maturity) By Sheryl Letzgus McGinnis The sudden, loud creak startled me. I was alone in the house, save for my dog and 2 cats. The dog lying prone on the floor, feet running, chasing some elusive creature in her dreams I suppose. One cat happily […]
Announcing our next NABBW Financial Teleseminar featuring NABBW’s Retirement Planning Expert, Pamela J. Sams, CRPC.: “Top Six Things Women Must Know About Social Security.” Mark your calendars for Thursday April 4th at 8 PM Eastern (5 PM Pacific.) In this call we address Social Security – a topic of interest to everyone, and something that’s […]
