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• SENIOR REINVENTION – Rules and Guidelines
  2013-01-03

  As seniors, we have the life earned ability to look back at years of experiences, education and decisions. Good and bad, these are all part of the events that have shaped our lives into who we are today. Many of us are pleased about where we are in life and many of us wish that […]

• Career Change – Going into Real Estate
  2012-12-21

  I am 66 years old. Big Deal! Everyone faces a time when they must decide on what job and career to pursue or follow. Young people face this in high school and then in college and again while they go through their work years as twenty and thirty year olds. This is normal. Rarely do […]

• As We Grow Older – Keeping a Proper Perspective on Problems
  2012-11-30

  As we age as individuals, one might surmise that problems and challenges might become easier to handle. For some people this is true. They have the ability to let things not bother them. For most others, problems and challenges later in life can become huge burdens. Much of this burden is based on the fact […]

• Is Being Desperate the Answer?
  2012-11-29

  You are reading something written by a desperate person who is gravely concerned about where our country is headed. Here’s some background. Nowhere else in the world, even after adding all other countries together, will the creativity and inventiveness of the United States be equaled. At no time in human history, has so much progress […]

• Are Your Eyes Wide Open?
  2012-11-28

  Are Your Eyes Wide Open? By Michael Angier The Stockdale Paradox I’m a big believer in having a positive mental attitude (PMA). But, I’m, amazed at how many people pooh-pooh the idea of PMA. Perhaps what makes people skeptical is that some of those who THINK they have a positive attitude really are living in […]

• WIND POWER!
  2012-11-28

  We can’t see it but wind is everywhere. Some places have a lot more than others, especially along the coastlines. Wouldn’t it be great to have something that harnessed the wind 24/7 that could not only reduce our energy expenses but which also could earn us money too? I found an interesting company based in […]

• Forget Your Failings—Focus on Your Feats
  2012-11-27

  Forget Your Failings—Focus on Your Feats By Michael Angier Your “Win List” and your “Significant Accomplishments List” It seems to be human nature to remember the things we messed up more than we do the things we did well. Most of us tend to focus on what’s wrong rather than on what’s right. Even people […]

• Criticism
  2012-11-27

  Criticism By Michael Angier There’s an old adage that goes like this: to avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing. If you want to get ahead in the world, you’ll have to do all three. So you should expect to be criticized. The key is to discern what is helpful criticism (most isn’t) and […]

• Top Ten Reasons People Don’t Achieve Their Goals
  2012-11-27

  Top Ten Reasons People Don’t Achieve Their Goals By Michael Angier Here’s a quick rundown of most of the things that keep one from achieving the success they seek. If you’re not accomplishing your goals or not reaching them as easily or as quickly as you think you should, use this as a check-list to […]

• Is Your Company The Real McCoy?
  2012-11-27

  Is Your Company The Real McCoy? By Michael Angier One of my favorite Gary Larson cartoons is the one with the cardboard cutouts of a hillbilly family onthe lawn of their mountain shack. The caption reads: The Fake McCoys. The term “Real McCoy” most likely comes from a railway invention by Elijah McCoy that automatically […]

• When is it Time to Make a Change?
  2012-11-27

  When is it Time to Make a Change? By Michael Angier I’ve been thinking a lot about change lately. Here in Vermont, fall is in the air, the Canadian Geese are returning, and the days are getting shorter. At the same time, there have been some significant changes in my life. My oldest daughter was […]

• Ten Ways You Can Adapt in a Challenging Economy
  2012-11-27

  Ten Ways You Can Adapt in a Challenging Economy By Michael Angier Here are some ideas on adjustments you can make to keep business up in a down economy. And they work in an up economy as well. 1. Focus on Relationship – Build stronger relationships with your customers. Find ways to help them. Tap […]

• Business is All About Relationship
  2012-11-27

  Business is All About Relationship By Michael Angier I live in a small metropolitan area with only about 110,000 people. And it seems even smaller than that. I’ve been doing business in this community for over 20 years. I’ve worked in non-profits, sales, publishing, printing, construction and now Internet publishing. Very little of my business […]

• Do You Feel Alone in Your Business?
  2012-11-27

  Do You Feel Alone in Your Business? By Michael Angier I had a great strategy session with one of our members last week. “Bob” was unclear as to where to focus his efforts. He had a passion for one thing, an interest in another and lots of experience and expertise in yet another area. He […]

• Do Your Goals Have Enough Gravity?
  2012-11-27

  Do Your Goals Have Enough Gravity? Big goals are not only more fun and exciting; they carry more weight than small ones. Ambitious, serious, “weighty goals” have attraction power. They attract others into the process and magnetize ideas and resources. Big goals pull you along. They pull you through the difficult times and help you […]

• Make It a R-E-A-L Holiday Season
  2012-11-27

  Make it a R-E-A-L Holiday Season As I write these lines, the calendar tells me there are just a few days left in this year. Can that be true? It’s time again to reflect on the challenges and successes of 2005 and think ahead to 2006. We’ve all heard the saying, “Time flies when you’re […]

• I finally reached the time of life when I thought I would have time to do all the things I put off when I had to work every day. But now I don’t feel like doing them. Any advice?
  2012-10-24

  Aging issues often catch us by surprise. Consider these questions: I finally reached the time of life when I thought I would have time to do all the things I put off when I had to work every day. But now I don’t feel like doing them. Any advice? What do you do when your […]

• How do you feel about using retirement savings to start up a new business, especially when it’s a business I always wanted to try? Until relatively recently, the technology just wasn’t available to do it. I am 62 years old.
  2012-10-24

  How do you feel about using retirement savings to start up a new business, especially when it’s a business I always wanted to try? Until relatively recently, the technology just wasn’t available to do it. I am 62 years old. If you’re looking for a yes or no on this one, I won’t be of […]

• Hey Jim – How did Over60Exchange get started?
  2012-10-24

  The question this week is a departure from our regular format, but it might be interesting to those of you who have been reading this column. Hey Jim – how did Over60Exchange get started? In 2007, Bob Brewster, the founder of Over60Exchange, had an idea. He saw people over the age of 60, (that age […]

• AGE & JOBS
  2012-10-23

  Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Are new tricks even necessary? Maybe the old repertoire is sufficient to bring happiness to a veteran dog. Consider these questions, all from men in the building trades: QUESTIONS – I’ve worked for contractors all my life. Now they say I’m too old. No one wants to […]

• Golf and Strength? HUH??
  2012-10-23

  Golfers aren’t athletes so strength training won’t help their game…right? Wrong- If you’re a golfer, your swing can be improved with Proper Strength Training and this is true whether you are an amateur or on the Pro Am Tour! Strength, Power, flexibility, agility, and even endurance are physical traits that every golfer must possess. It […]

• Top Ten Reasons to Exercise
  2012-10-23

  Top Ten Reasons Proper Strength Training is a Requirement for a “Better Quality of Life” By Jim Flanagan As we get older (chronologically), we do not have to speed up the body’s aging process by settling into a sedentary lifestyle. Quite the contrary-we need to continue to exercise or begin an exercise program, but not […]

• Top Ten Muscles That We CANNOT ignore
  2012-10-23

    Top Ten Muscles That Will Cause Quality of Life Issues If Not Exercised Regularly With Proper Strength Training By Jim Flanagan Most people, at any age, have a desire to remain strong and healthy so we can take care of ourselves and not rely on others. As we age, our muscles will tend to […]

• The sleeves are rolled up and the gloves are coming off!
  2012-10-23

  When there is real work that MUST be done, there is only one way to get it done. Jump in with both feet and ask others to do the same. It has been tough but we here at the Over60Exchange have finally pulled ourselves up from the muck of political opinions fostered by special interests. […]

• Keep America’s Older Workers Employed or Else!
  2012-10-23

  Right up front, here’s the major point – STAY WORKING…DO NOT RETIRE!! We cannot afford to have our older workers stop working or leave the country’s work force. There are two key reasons for this – 1. The education and experience this group controls is invaluable to our country’s economy and their contribution must not […]

• Tech Blog
  2012-10-23

  This Blog is all about tech.

• Back to Basics…Invention & Innovation Can Save Your Job abd Save America!
  2012-10-23

  America was built on the backs of people who freely invented and innovated their way to success. People like Franklin, Edison, Ford, Gates to name a few, plus thousands more who have been the role models and inspiration to millions of people worldwide This incredible process has been a magnet to millions of people who […]

• TAKING ACTION TODAY!
  2012-10-23

  I am not waiting for the government to bail out Wall Street or to save the insurance industry. I am making moves today to review all my outgoing expenses and overhead. This includes all essential expenses like phone, electrical, cable, water, sewer, garbage, etc. which happen every month as well all non-essential expenses like eating […]

• Top Ten Ways to Proper Strength Train Anywhere, Anytime without any Special Equipment
  2012-10-23

  By Jim Flanagan Proper Strength Training is the most important form exercise that will keep your muscles strong and flexible. With a healthy diet and two or three 30 minute sessions a week of proper strength training, you can actually build muscle and increase your strength.Some of these exercises are more effective with a ‘buddy’ […]

• Contributor
  2012-10-23

  So I can only manage this page…

• Okay… first post
  2012-10-23

  this is my first post as an Author.

• To Resume or Not to Resume – That is the Question.
  2012-10-22

  By Bob Brewster Yesterday I met an old friend for coffee. He had taken early retirement at age fifty six and is now sixty two. He told me the past six years were very good for him and his family but now he needed to start working again. There were several reasons given for this […]

• World Talent Opts to Leave USA
  2012-10-22

  The title above is the front page headline in the September 21, 2009 USA Today newspaper. The article goes on to state that “more skilled immigrants are giving up their American dreams to pursue careers back home, raising concerns that the U.S. may lose its competitive edge in science, technology and other fields.” This process is […]

• Aging, Mirrors and Failure
  2012-10-22

  I recently had the privilege of hearing John C. Maxwell speak. He is the author of a book that I recommend to everyone titled “Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success”. Mr. Maxwell is a former minister turned author and public speaker. His book is a must reading for anyone suffering any type of […]

• Age, Stress and Your Money
  2012-10-22

  By Bob Brewster In 1998, I published a book titled “Income Surfing” which provided a formula for developing income over a broad base of different sources. Now, here it is eleven years later. I am bringing up this fact because in the book we referenced a chart called the “Social Adjustment Rating Scale.” This chart […]

• Is Government Deciding When Life Will End?
  2012-10-22

  First, let me explain something so that there is no misunderstanding. The Over60Exchange is APOLITICAL. That means we are not ideologues on the right or left. We are on the ground of common sense and what is good for America. We are not for political correctness but we are for fairness and truth. If you […]

• How to increase Sales by 30%
  2012-10-22

  This is a blog post about how to increase your sales by 30%.  Send out some postcards.

• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Membership
  2012-08-23

  GENERAL QUESTIONS Question: What is the Over60Exchange? Answer: The Over60Exchange is for people age 60 and older to communicate with each other about all things involving life in the later years. It could be on How to Stay Independent, Healthy and Happy or to search for Information on particular subject. It could be searching for […]

• IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
  2011-02-28

  My Dad was one of six children in a broken home. At age six, he was parted out to his maternal grandmother who told him “stay out of trouble and stay out of the way”. His brothers and sisters were sent to other families across the town. This was his upbringing and perhaps the key […]

• NEW WEBSITE IDEAS
  2011-02-25

  As our membership grows so does the power our numbers will command for creating great benefits to all members. Here are some ideas we are working to develop – Over60Coupon – similar to Groupon but exclusive only to Over60Exchange Members for purchase discounts on a national level. Over60Exchange Mastermind – powerful focused group to help launch new […]

• I turn 65 next year. My wife and I have a small nest egg, but still owe $35,000 on our mortgage. For years part of my pay was in company stock. Now that stock isn’t worth much more than it was when I received it. Will we ever be able to retire?
  2011-02-24

  The topic today involves retirement. Over the last thirty years I’ve counseled hundreds of people faced with the problems and opportunities that accompany achieving the symbolic age of 65. But times have changed. This isn’t our parent’s era anymore. The days of buying a house for $8,000, paying off the mortgage and selling it for […]

• Is Self-Employment for You?
  2011-02-24

  Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Are new tricks even necessary? Maybe the old repertoire is sufficient to bring happiness to a veteran dog. Consider these questions, all from men in the building trades: I’ve worked for contractors all my life. Now they say I’m too old. No one wants to hire me […]

• I’ve recently retired and want to work part time doing photography. It’s an old hobby of mine. How do I go about starting up a business?
  2011-02-24

  Sometimes the value of a particular skill or talent is more about how you utilize it in conjunction with other attributes – attributes that might not show up on a resume or aptitude test. I‘ve recently retired and want to work part time doing photography. It’s an old hobby of mine. How do I go […]

• Jim, this may be too serious for you to handle, but I’d like to at least try. I’m almost retired, but even at my age I’m having a hard time learning how to forgive someone at work who really hurt me. I’m even thinking of taking early retirement because of it. I know he probably didn’t mean to, but still… Any advice?
  2011-02-24

  Jim, this may be too serious for you to handle, but I’d like to at least try. I’m almost retired, but even at my age I’m having a hard time learning how to forgive someone at work who really hurt me. I’m even thinking of taking early retirement because of it. I know he probably […]

• Your questions and comments – Keep them coming!
  2011-02-24

  One of the great features of Over60Exchange is the opportunity to talk to others who have shared similar experiences. Although Ask Jim is not a real-time blog, I always look forward to hearing from you. Even if you don’t have a question, your comments can help readers everywhere. When you click on Get Answer you’ll find past columns […]

• Two years ago, I tried the craft fair circuit and was very excited to have my quilts juried into the Old Deerfield Craft Fair. Everyone loved my quilts — nobody bought them. (Well, o.k. one woman bought one.) Now I’m considering entering a competition for an art show — with fabric art. Should I give up? I’m not sure how much more rejection I can take.
  2011-02-24

  When it comes to sales, it always boils down to marketing. Craft Fairs originated because people wanted to attract large numbers of potential buyers. The idea was simple. A large number of crafters should attract a large number of viewers. Sounds simple, right? But think about it for a minute. That large number of potential […]

• I have been retired for 19 years and have had numerous conversations about retirement and the ways to deal with it. I would like to share a few observations with you and the rest of the readers.
  2011-02-24

  Hi Jim, I have been retired for 19 years and have had numerous conversations about retirement and the ways to deal with it. I would like to share a few observations with you and the rest of the readers. My advice in this matter is that no matter what and when your retirement is to […]

• Why do you suppose employers want younger workers instead of older ones who have more experience?
  2011-02-24

  Why do you suppose employers want younger workers instead of older ones who have more experience? Whatever happened to company loyalty? It seems as if you can’t trust anyone anymore. Questions like these are tough but, for a minute, look at the plight of an employer who is trying to keep his or her business […]

• You’ve talked about seniors “reinventing” themselves. What do you mean by that?
  2011-02-24

  You’ve talked about seniors “reinventing” themselves. What do you mean by that? Let’s break it down, word by word. Seniors: People over the age of 60 have experienced more change than any generation of people who have ever lived upon the face of the earth. That’s a bold statement, but it’s true. There are people […]

• Reinvention of Myself
  2011-02-24

  Jim, you are absolutely correct! When I look back at my life and career, I see major turning points when I had to drop the old and embrace the new. Sometimes it was very difficult, especially on my family, but each time I came out better than I was before. Here’s another thing I learned. […]

• Jim – What do you think about this bailout/rescue stuff?
  2011-02-24

  Jim – What do you think about this bailout/rescue stuff? Like you, I’ve been reading all the information I can get my hands on. I’ve been trying to absorb material from both the political right and left, remain as neutral as possible, talk to experts and watch all the TV pundits I can stomach. Bottom […]

• Now is the Time!
  2011-02-24

  During periods of the greatest changes are the greatest opportunities! Do you believe this? You should. It is happening right now. We are living in just such a time. During these times when everything around us is rapidly changing there is much confusion causing most people to become frozen with inaction hoping for things to […]

• Yahoo alert and a reminder for all
  2011-02-24

  This morning, I opened my email and read “YAHOO! Verification Alert” with a series of numbers designed to look like an account number. I opened the email and read that my Yahoo account would be turned off if I did not provide my full name, date of birth, and address to Yahoo. Failure to “verify” […]

• Safe Summer-part 2
  2011-02-24

  Safety cialis super active begins when you pack . You have already made arrangements to have your mail stopped and your lawn best essay writing services mowed. Now it is time to get out the suit cases, remember these tips: 1. Don’t pack anything that you don’t want to loose. Leave your expensive and expensive […]

• Common Fraud Schemes-Part 1
  2011-02-24

  Fraud is on the increase according cialis 5mg to the FBI, and there are many types of frauds to watch out for. In this series we will be examining the most common frauds and how to avoid becoming a victim. 100mg viagra sale Let’s start with TELEMARKETING FRAUD: When you send money to people you […]

• Common Fraud Schemes
  2011-02-24

  Nigerian Letter Fraud or “419” Fraud: Nigerian letter fraud is a viagra tabs scheme in which a letter, or email, that originated in Nigeria offers best american essays the recipient the “opportunity” to share in a percentage of millions of dollars that the author, a self proclaimed government official, is trying to transfer out of […]

• Common Fraud Schemes-part 3. Impersonation/Identity Fraud
  2011-02-24

  Impersonation fraud occurs when someone assumes your identity to perform a fraud or other criminal act. Criminals can get the information they need to assume your identity from a variety of sources, such as theft of your wallet, stealing your trash, mail theft, the Internet…well the list is a long one. The sources of information […]

• Healthcare Fraud and You
  2011-02-24

  Healthcare is on the front page of newspapers all over the country and your can’t turn on the news without hearing stories about it. True the healthcare system in the USA could be better, and one way to improve it is to reduce healthcare fraud. To illustrate the dollar amount involved, a fellow private investigator in […]

• Common Fraud Schemes-part 4.. Advance Fee Scheme
  2011-02-24

  Never heard of Advance Fee Scheme? cheap levitra online pharmacy Let me explain what it is. An advance scheme happens when the victim pays money in hope of receiving something of greater value such as a contract, a loan, an investment, or a gift then receives nothing in return. The variety of advance fee schemes […]

• Being On Time…Why is it so Hard?
  2011-02-24

  Growing up in the 1950’s and 1960’s, I do not remember much of the little details but I do remember always being busy. My parents were firm believers in “chores” and in getting things done on time. They were also strong on personal responsibility and doing what you said you would do. If you had […]

• Independent Study Supports Over60Exchange
  2011-02-23

  DAYTONA BEACH, July 20– When we put the Over60Exchange together, it was not easy. It took 18 months to come up with the right formula for what to offer on the Over60Exchange that would have the greatest impact on people age 50 and older. A recent independent study conducted by one of the world’s largest […]

• My favorite Ronald Reagan quote
  2011-02-22

  “Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere.” buy wellbutrin 75mg dissertation software help with writing

• Safe Summer-part 1
  2011-02-22

  Summer is a time hitting the open road, but before you go, here are a few tips keeping the home safe: * Make sure your home looks occupied. Stop delivery of mail and newspapers. Put a couple lights and a radio on automatic timers. The one room in the home that can be used 24/7 […]

• It’s That Time of Year Again
  2011-02-22

  My gosh, the holidays are upon us! I felt compelled to publish a list of safety reminders because, the fact is, the number of reported theft is up nationwide. Please read and share so you, and your family, can have a safe and happy holiday season: * When possible shop in pairs, it is safer […]

• Tell us your story!
  2011-02-22

  In today’s volatile economic world it’s more important than ever for seniors to stick together and encourage one another. How have you managed to reinvent yourself? What steps have you taken to prepare actively for the new world that is upon us? Tell us your story. Share your life-affirming tips with others. We want to […]

• How have you prepared for the sudden economic downturn?
  2011-02-22

  In many ways, the recent economic downturn caught a lot of people by surprise. There are those who said we should have seen it coming. There are others who say they did see it coming. But, one way or another and whether or not it was expected, the severity of the collapse has affected us […]

• Honestly, I’m scared. What I hear from the “experts” on television is that no one knows how bad times will get before they get better. Any ideas about how to weather the economic storm?
  2011-02-22

  Honestly, I’m scared. What I hear from the “experts” on television is that no one knows how bad times will get before they get better. Any ideas about how to weather the economic storm? Many years ago I had a conversation with a Jewish woman whose father died in Germany during World War II. Her […]

• RETIREMENT
  2011-02-22

  The topic today involves retirement. Over the last thirty years I’ve counseled hundreds of people faced with the problems and opportunities that accompany achieving the symbolic age of 65. But times have changed. This isn’t our parent’s era anymore. The days of buying a house for $8,000, paying off the mortgage and selling it for $300,000 […]