That persistent back ache isn’t just “getting older”. It’s your body sending you a message. Here’s how to start decoding it. For years, many of us had a […]
Job Loss & Retirement
Semi-Retirement Secrets Revealed: What Financial Advisors Don't Want You to Know
Let me start with a confession: the title of this post is a bit cheeky. Financial advisors aren't exactly hiding semi-retirement strategies in some secret vault. But here's […]
Job Loss & Retirement
401(k) Catch-Up Contributions Change for High-Income Earners in 2026: What You Need to Know
If you’re earning good money and planning to boost your retirement savings with catch-up contributions, there’s a significant change coming your way in 2026. The rules are shifting, […]
Relationships
Gray Divorce Surge in 2026: Why New Year’s Resolutions Are Leading Over-50s to Freedom (And How to Reinvent Stronger)
Let’s get something straight right off the bat: I can’t find solid evidence that New Year’s resolutions are specifically driving divorce rates among people over 50. But here’s […]
Mental Health After 50 / Reinvention & Second Act / Relationships
Gentle New Year’s Resolutions for Real Life: Start Small, Stay Steady
A warm, honest take on New Year’s resolutions for life after 50. Max shares why gentle, steady habits matter more than grand gestures—and why letting go of the past (and draining friendships) is the healthiest start for 2026. Start small, stay steady.
Job Loss After 50 / Mental Health After 50
Reflections on Six Months After Job Loss: What the Camera Can’t Show
Six months. It’s long enough for people to stop asking “How are you holding up?” and start expecting you to have moved on. Long enough for well-meaning friends […]
Mental Health After 50
Navigating Mental Health Challenges After 50: What Really Matters
Mental health challenges don’t disappear after 50—if anything, they become more complex. Anxiety, depression, and social isolation are common, but so is the growing willingness to seek real support. Recognising these realities and taking practical steps can make the second half of life more stable, connected, and meaningful.
Job Loss & Retirement
Why 1 in 4 People Over 50 Expect to Never Retire (And How to Make Peace with It)
Nearly one in four Americans over 50 now expect to never retire—a reality shaped by rising expenses, shifting job markets, and the disappearance of traditional pensions. But far from giving up, many are reinventing what “retirement” means, finding new ways to create security, purpose, and freedom on their own terms.