Life Happens – Finance & Business

For women 50 and over or soon entering this new age range, this is a space for me to share my experiences in midlife with you. Embrace your age, wisdom, and this new chapter with me.

Trying to save for retirement? Beware of these money wasters

Everyone's spending habits vary based on their individual preferences, lifestyle, and circumstances. Financial habits are highly individualized, and what may be wasteful for one person might be considered a worthwhile expenditure for another. In this list are...

Women Empowering Women

When women support women This past week I attended a panel discussion in my local county for women that run for office. Now I have no desire to run for a political office position. But I do love to learn, I do love political discussions and I do love to support women...

Over Used Words

Do you find yourself using the same word when posting on social media? I created this blog post as I caught myself using the same word constantly on my Instagram responses. In fact, if you follow me you may even be able to guess the word-"fabulous". This lead me to...

Best Selling Books (Nonfiction)

I have been told that reading even just 10 minutes a day can help with mental well being and creativity. And the truth is that I love to read even as I child I would get lost in fictional books. And its only the past few years that I had changed my reading habits....

New Year New You

It's never too late to live your dream life. If you follow me you know that I believe it's never too late. Never too late to start a new career, buy your dream home, to get financially savvy, find your dream partner, to live your best life. It takes works, it takes...

Goals or resolutions for 2023

I don't believe in resolutions but I do believe in setting healthy goals for the coming year. I like the idea of starting the new year with attainable goals that I can do each day or week that help me to live a healthier life. Last year one of my goals was to start...

Going Old School With a Calendar/Journal

Hand written calendar/journals Okay I know that I am completely dating myself by owning that I still use a hand written calendar but the truth is my Google calendar is just not enough for me. I like the pencil to paper approach to saving ideas, setting goals and...

Work Life Balance Tips for Women in Business

6 Work-Life Balance Tips for Women Business Written by Linda Chase/Able Hire OwnersAccording to the Small Business Administration (SBA), more than 9.9 million women-ownedbusinesses operate in the United States. But while starting and running a business is an...

Oh My What an Adventure

Facing my fears and insecurities in a snow storm. I spent a glorious week in Lake Tahoe California (pictured is my dog Marley). Beautiful sunny skies all week long… Until the day I left. Not only did I have a crazy spring snow storm but my goodness the winds. From the...

Success at 50 Series

Success at 50 Series In this series I want to share the stories of women that found success after 50. It could be in living their dream, careers, romance, travel, finance, life! Meet my friend and Marin Women at Work Member, avid runner, successful real estate agent...
Women Empowering Women

Women Empowering Women

When women support women This past week I attended a panel discussion in my local county for women that run for office. Now I have no desire to run for a political office position. But I do love to learn, I do love political discussions and I do love to support women...

Over Used Words

Over Used Words

Do you find yourself using the same word when posting on social media? I created this blog post as I caught myself using the same word constantly on my Instagram responses. In fact, if you follow me you may even be able to guess the word-"fabulous". This lead me to...

Best Selling Books (Nonfiction)

Best Selling Books (Nonfiction)

I have been told that reading even just 10 minutes a day can help with mental well being and creativity. And the truth is that I love to read even as I child I would get lost in fictional books. And its only the past few years that I had changed my reading habits....

New Year New You

New Year New You

It's never too late to live your dream life. If you follow me you know that I believe it's never too late. Never too late to start a new career, buy your dream home, to get financially savvy, find your dream partner, to live your best life. It takes works, it takes...

Goals or resolutions for 2023

Goals or resolutions for 2023

I don't believe in resolutions but I do believe in setting healthy goals for the coming year. I like the idea of starting the new year with attainable goals that I can do each day or week that help me to live a healthier life. Last year one of my goals was to start...

Going Old School With a Calendar/Journal

Going Old School With a Calendar/Journal

Hand written calendar/journals Okay I know that I am completely dating myself by owning that I still use a hand written calendar but the truth is my Google calendar is just not enough for me. I like the pencil to paper approach to saving ideas, setting goals and...

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