Boomer Magazine: April 2020
As I write this, the world is suffering from a pandemic. COVID-19 seems to have affected all of us in one way or another. Although I don’t have any school-aged children, my adult kids are still afraid. The only reassurance I can give them is to do the best they can and follow what the CDC says—wash your hands often (forget hoarding TP, I want hand lotion—my hands are sooo dry from washing them so much!) and social distance as much as you can without isolating yourself—unless you are sick. But they seem to be more worried about my husband and me who are both over 65. I am thinking of getting a fake ID showing that I’m only 64 (or perhaps younger…might as well give 55 another go). I don’t want people judging me for leaving my house! I’m healthy and keep away from those who aren’t and follow the guidelines. I don’t want my kids to worry. But there is one thing we can all do while we’re home hiding under our beds. And that is to READ! This magazine, for one, has tons of interesting articles. Keep in mind that almost all of the editorial was written before the pandemic landed in our area, so please check the websites of any event, restaurant, or business that we’ve discussed to see if they are open or have shortened hours. If you can, visit the local shops and anywhere that is open—we must do our part to help the economy. Small businesses are the lifeblood of any community and ours is no exception. So, shop if you can, dine out if you can, and if you can’t then order in! Many places are offering delivery and takeout. Take advantage!
As I write this, the world is suffering from a pandemic. COVID-19 seems to have affected all of us in one way or another. Although I don’t have any school-aged children, my adult kids are still afraid. The only reassurance I can give them is to do the best they can and follow what the CDC says—wash your hands often (forget hoarding TP, I want hand lotion—my hands are sooo dry from washing them so much!) and social distance as much as you can without isolating yourself—unless you are sick. But they seem to be more worried about my husband and me who are both over 65. I am thinking of getting a fake ID showing that I’m only 64 (or perhaps younger…might as well give 55 another go). I don’t want people judging me for leaving my house! I’m healthy and keep away from those who aren’t and follow the guidelines. I don’t want my kids to worry.
But there is one thing we can all do while we’re home hiding under our beds. And that is to READ! This magazine, for one, has tons of interesting articles. Keep in mind that almost all of the editorial was written before the pandemic landed in our area, so please check the websites of any event, restaurant, or business that we’ve discussed to see if they are open or have shortened hours. If you can, visit the local shops and anywhere that is open—we must do our part to help the economy. Small businesses are the lifeblood of any community and ours is no exception. So, shop if you can, dine out if you can, and if you can’t then order in! Many places are offering delivery and takeout. Take advantage!
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MONEY<br />
In Good<br />
Company<br />
6<br />
Tips for Starting a<br />
Business After 50<br />
By Lorn Randall<br />
For most of us over the age of 50, we see the light at the end of the workinglife<br />
tunnel. Thoughts and plans of golf, leisure time, and cruises to sun-baked<br />
beaches fill our mind’s horizons. But for many out there, the allure of the<br />
entrepreneurial spirit is beckoning, and age never enters the equation. For<br />
those brave citizens, I sourced some trusted professionals for their top tips for<br />
business success. Here’s what they had to say…<br />
1<br />
Hire professionals<br />
Kimberly Foss of Empyrion Wealth<br />
Management (empyrionwealth.<br />
com) says, “Get help if you need it.<br />
A certified, professional financial<br />
adviser can be a huge resource for<br />
those making decisions about starting<br />
a business after 50—or at any age.”<br />
Clint Herndon of Next Peak CPA<br />
(nextpeakcpa.com), echoes those<br />
sentinments. “Surround yourself with<br />
experts: an accountant, an attorney, a<br />
financial advisor, and a coach. Unless<br />
you’re an expert in one of these fields,<br />
don’t ‘save money’ by not hiring these<br />
crucial resources. You may end up<br />
paying more on the back end.”<br />
Photo courtesy of ©Johnstocker - stock.adobe.com.<br />
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