A NOTE FROM THE “BOOMER IN CHIEF:” Recently, one of my collegiate girlfriends posted photos on on Facebook, sharing that her newly retired husband had just beautifully completed an advanced yard project, and noting that if any friends thought it looked like something their yard would appreciate, she’d send him over, noting that he “has a lot of extra time between yoga and long road bike rides. Works cheap for good food and a glass or two of fine red wine.” One of her neighbors quickly responded, admiring the project, but noting that, “Sam (not his real name)... Read More

By  Anne L. Holmes, APR NABBW’s “Boomer in Chief” Recently, Rick Montgomery, a reporter for the Kansas City Star called me, in my role as the Boomer in Chief of the National Association of Baby Boomer Women, for an interview. He was seeking my point of view on a generational demographic tidbit he had picked up recently: the fact that sometime this year, the Baby Boomer generation will no longer be country’s largest. Due to our kids’ aging into adulthood, we’ll be losing our famed demographic “pig in the python” position to a younger generation, the... Read More

By Meryl Ain For the NABBW The weeklong celebration of Hoda Kotb’s 50th birthday on the Today Show culminated with a congratulatory video message from First Lady Michelle Obama to a surprised and delighted Hoda. Throughout the week, 50 was celebrated as glamorous, sexy and a time for reinvention. This is all true, and I wish Hoda a happy birthday and many years of good health and fulfillment. But I have to think that it would have been nice when those of us in the leading edge of Baby Boomers turned 50 and then 60 to have had validation of how glamorous, sexy, and “young” we were. First,... Read More

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  been in the news a lot lately. Nearly every working American pays into the Social Security program, but not everyone understands the benefits they qualify for due to their contributions. And most workers will no longer get paper statements... Read More

Don’t Miss Our Next Impactful NABBW Teleseminar:  “Boomer Book Marketing Tips & Shortcuts,” with Ronda Del Boccio Thursday March 28, 2013 8 PM Eastern (5 PM Pacific) Our members who are also authors frequently tell us that book marketing is one of the most frustrating aspects of being published. After all, most authors live to WRITE more — not tinker around on social networks and other places trying to sell more books (either on Kindle or in print). If This Describes You, be sure to be on the call Thursday night, for some author-focused promotional shortcuts that will help you:... Read More

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve just redesigned the NABBW website with the goal of benefiting ALL Baby Boomer Women. We hope you will take a new look now and then plan to spend some quality time here with your fellow NABBW members and our growing “posse” of NABBW Associates. Our goal with the NABBW is to benefit you and help you live a better life. We’re here to engage you, inspire you, make you think, and help you feel your best – physically, mentally, spiritually and financially. Our goal is to encourage you – not just to dream of what your future might be — but to share... Read More

The NABBW Announces THREE NEW August Teleseminars NABBW’s Third August Teleseminar How To Hire & Work With a Ghostwriter– Plus Tips on How to Become One Our Guest: Mary Anne Hahn / Register Now! Have you ever had an idea for a book but either had no time or interest in writing it yourself? If so, you probably wanted to hire a ghost writer. Alternately, have you ever wished you could learn how to make a living as a ghost writer? In either scenario, the person you need to talk to is Mary Anne Hahn… In 2008, Mary Anne realized that resources for both established and aspiring ghost... Read More

The NABBW Announces THREE NEW August Teleseminars NABBW’s Second August Teleseminar Feeding Your Brain to Avoid Alzheimer\’s Our Guest: Suzanne Holman / Register Now! Do you feel as though you just don\’t have time to prepare healthy meals? Do you think that it is too expensive to eat the most nutritious food? Suzanne Holman has developed strategies to incorporate brain healthy food into your meals without spending a tremendous amount of time and money. Suzanne Holman is a coach and consultant who works with professional women who are facing family challenges. Suzanne speaks,... Read More

The NABBW Announces THREE NEW August Teleseminars NABBW’s First August Teleseminar How to Land the Job You Love – Even if You\’re Over 50 and Worried That You\’re Too Old to Compete Our Guest: Mary Eileen Williams / Register Now! If you\’ve recently found yourself reading the classifieds, networking like crazy and wondering whether some of the new social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn can actually help you find a job, you\’re going to want to sign up for our first NABBW teleseminar of August, “How to Land the Job You Love,” with guest expert,... Read More

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