Category Archives: Financial Education

Episode 67 – No Fear About Being a Widow

December 12, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

The thought of becoming a widow is a common fear for baby boomer women. It’s scary to consider going solo, isn’t it?

And for women whose spouses handled all of their finances, going through this period can be particularly difficult. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

In this episode, Lynn S. Evans shares practical actions that you can take today, whether you’re partnered or widowed. Lynn covers content from a chapter of her book “No Fear About Being a Widow” to help you take on whatever life throws your way.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

Conversations to have with your spouse now and how to broach sensitive topics
Tips to avoid being too confrontational about this subject with your spouse
Questions to consider about your future living arrangements
Why Lynn recommends that new widows wait at least six months before making life-altering decisions
Ways you can take care of your mental and emotional health during the grieving period
Recommendations to help widows recreate their social lives

Tune in now and learn Lynn S. Evans’ tried-and-true recommendations for facing widowhood with more confidence.

Resources: LynnSEvans.com | Power of the Purse: Fear-Free Finances for Baby Boomer Women

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Episode 66 – Clear Away Your Medicare Stress—with Guest Gwynn Sharick-Elberson

November 29, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

It’s not every day that you meet someone who feels enthusiastic about Medicare!

Meet Gwynn Sharick-Elberson, a self-professed Medicare dork who is all too happy to help people navigate this health insurance program. Today, Gwynn joins Lynn to explain must-know Medicare details and to explore her earliest experiences with money.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

About the five Medicare misconceptions that Gwynn encounters most often
The difference between a Medicare Advantage plan and a Medigap plan
The truth about Medicare and pre-existing conditions
Which Medicare plans Gwynn recommends to frequent travelers
And more!

Tune in now for Lynn and Gwynn’s lively conversation about all things Medicare!

LynnSEvans.com | Boomer Health Group | Gwynn Sharick-Elberson | Five Tips for the Medicare Season | How to work with Boomer Health Group

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Episode 64 – Secrets to Dating After 50—With Guest Lisa Copeland

September 20, 2018Financial Education, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

The dating world has changed drastically since baby boomer women were in their 20s.

There is texting etiquette and online dating websites to navigate, for instance. Plus, baby boomers have different needs and desires now than when they were younger.

This week’s guest is here to help women understand the dating scene and feel empowered to pursue quality men. Lisa Copeland is a love coach and dating expert who helps women over 50 find love.

Here’s what you will learn in this episode:

Subconscious patterns that hinder women from finding quality men
How the dating approach differs between divorcees and widows
How Lisa’s Quality Man Template helps women find the right partner
How to take flattering photos for online dating profiles (specific to women 50+)
What not to write in your dating profile
Why holding out for the “perfect man” isn’t helping you find love.
Lynn’s sweet story about how her mom found love after 50

Tune in now to hear Lisa’s insightful tips for helping baby boomer women find quality men.

FindAQualityMan.com | lisa@findaqualityman.com

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Episode 63 — The Life of a Baby Boomer Blogger— with Guest Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski

August 15, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

Today, Lynn S. Evans is joined by Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski, a baby boomer blogger and founder of BabyBoomster.com.

Rebecca writes for active women over 50 who love to have fun, explore the world, stay healthy and vibrant for as long as possible, and aspire to make the world a better place for future generations. On her blog, Rebecca shares her thoughts and experiences about beauty, fashion, travel, lifestyle, wellness, and entertainment.

Warm-hearted and refreshingly candid, Rebecca shares her first memories around money, the financial decision she regrets most, surviving financially as a widow, and finding success as a baby boomer blogger. Rebecca also explains how she mentors budding writers who are starting their own blog and website.

Listen now to learn more about blogging as a career and how Rebecca uses her life experiences and interests to create content that resonates with baby boomer women everywhere.

Resources:

BabyBoomster.com | SharpBizImage.com | Contact Rebecca | LynnSEvans.com

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Episode 62 – Reimagining Retirement Communities — with Guest Wendi Burkhardt

July 23, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

In today’s episode, Lynn S. Evans speaks with special guest Wendi Burkhardt about Silvernest, a unique roommate-matching service that helps baby boomers and empty nesters age-in-place and use their homes as an income-producing asset during retirement.

As Silvernest’s CEO, Wendi discusses her passion behind bringing people together in an affordable house-sharing situation. Wendi also explains how Silvernest helps users find roommates who are qualified, vetted, and compatible.

Additionally, Wendi describes how she designed Silvernest’s business plan and how this organization took off and became known as one America’s best entrepreneurial companies.

Tune in and learn all about this service that’s recreating the way older adults spend their next life chapter.

Silvernest | Contact Wendi Burkhardt

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Episode 61 – Championing Health and Wellness for Residents and Communities in Northeast Pennsylvania—with Guest LaTida Smith

July 11, 2018Financial Education, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

In this episode, Lynn Evans and special guest, LaTida Smith, discuss the Moses Taylor Foundation, an organization that aims to improve the health and wellness of residents and communities in Northeast Pennsylvania. LaTida is making a difference in her community by taking a different approach to her role as President and CEO.

LaTida talks about her philanthropy background, the state of racial and gender diversity in philanthropy, along with the tremendous honor and responsibility that comes with giving a voice to people who are often unheard. LaTida also discusses a community partnership that she is especially proud to have helped on behalf of the organization.

LaTida credits her family for always believing in her, and especially credits her grandmother for showing her the kind of love that made her feel like she could soar.

Tune into this episode to learn more about LaTida and how she is making a difference in her community with the Moses Taylor Foundation.

Moses Taylor Foundation | LaTida Smith’s LinkedIn |

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Episode 60 – Who Will Care for Baby Boomers?— With Guest, Joy Loverde

May 16, 2018Financial Education, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

Today, Lynn Evans and special guest, Joy Loverde, discuss an uncomfortable question that becomes more pressing as we age…

Should we need it, who will care for us when we’re older?

Joy Loverde is a family caregiver and the author of Who Will Take Care Of Me When I’m Old? Joy approaches this episode with a blend of candor and sensitivity as she and Lynn discuss fallacies of aging, how to talk about caregiving with siblings and parents, and how we can lay the foundation for our own fulfilling and secure future.

Tune into this episode for practical advice that will help you plan for your future.

Joy Loverde’s website | Joy Loverde’s LinkedIn | Joy Loverde’s Twitter:

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Episode 59 – How to Navigate a Divorce Settlement with Guest, Carol Lee Roberts

April 30, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

Are you in the middle of a divorce settlement?

Today’s episode is all about helping women prepare for the divorce process. Even just the thought of going through this significant life transition can feel overwhelming.

To address this emotional and challenging process, Lynn S. Evans has brought in a special guest, Carol Lee Roberts, president of the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts™. Carol shares her expertise with empathy and an undeniable passion for helping women come out strong on the other side of a divorce. Tune into this episode to build up your knowledge and feel more prepared for this next phase of your life.

Personal LinkedIn:Carol Lee Roberts

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Episode 58 – With Candida Seasock

April 18, 2018Financial Education, Women of InfluenceLisa Ferguson

Candida remembers staring up at the Statue of Liberty in awe.

At nine years old, she had just arrived on a ship to the U.S., alongside her mom and sister. Candida would spend the rest of her childhood marveling at her mom’s ability to stretch out a dollar and support her family on a low income.

Fast forward to over 50 years later, and Candida is a business owner who has also formed several nonprofit organizations. She is the Founder and President of CTS Associates, LLC., which specializes in fostering client growth and management success.

Tune in as Candida tells Lynn all about her network of women helping other women, gives her take on the #MeToo Movement, and shares money lessons she learned from her mother.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candidaseasock/

Call: 609.471.1188

Email: PJSCTS@Comcast.net

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Episode 56 – Don’t Give Up Your Dreams – With Kim Manning

March 20, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

Ever since Kim Manning was 10 years old, she planned on becoming an attorney. But at that time, her dream felt like a tall order. Maybe even impossible.

Kim’s parents became separated that same year, and the family’s income plummeted. Kim and her mother landed in welfare housing after losing their home. Relying on food stamps and Medicaid became their new way of life.

But Kim didn’t give up on her dream– and neither did her mother.

In this episode, Attorney Kim Manning, Director of Legal Services at UPMC Susquehanna, tells the story of her mother’s ingenuity and resilience. Relentless and fiercely creative, her mother would make sure that Kim achieved her goal of becoming an attorney.

I hope you enjoy this episode as Kim shares her experience with navigating a career in law, parenting a child with an intellectual disability– and how her mother’s lasting influence has helped her do both.

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