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How To Slay While Grey: An Old Maid’s Guide to Breaking the Ridiculous Rules of Fashion After 50

So there I was, standing in a dressing room — you know, one with the…
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Slay the grey with fashion
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Why I Enjoy Eating Dinner at 5 PM (And Other Retirement Perks I’m Not Embarrassed To Embrace Early)

At 53, I’ve started letting my hair go grey (read 'The Great Uncoloring'), taken up…
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The Great Uncoloring: The Ups and Downs of Letting My Hair Go Grey

I remember the exact place I was when I discovered my first silver hair. It…
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The Single Life: New Study Finds It’s Complicated (And That’s Actually Normal)

With a rise in people choosing to remain single, there is some interesting research being…
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Old Maid’s Guide to Living Alone After Fifty : 13 Tips to Make It a Life You Love

Living alone after fifty isn't what the movies and TV shows like to portray (sad…
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Being Single Does Not Mean Being Always Available – How To Avoid Becoming A Doormat

The unspoken expectation that your time, money, and energy are community property — and how…
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The freedom of saying no
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Financial Independence After 50: An Old Maid’s Guide to Securing Your Future

March 26, 2025
Turning 50 can be the impetus for single women to look more closely at their…
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The “Never Married” Interrogation: 10 Popular Questions Old Maids Hate
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The “Never Married” Interrogation: 10 Popular Questions Old Maids Hate

March 21, 2025
Just Some of the Common Questions We're Tired of Answering It starts in our thirties…
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An Old Maid’s Guide To Solo Travel: Your 50s Are The Perfect Time To Get Going

March 18, 2025
As Modern Old Maids, we are used to doing a lot of hard things by…
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A Modern Old Maid’s Unbiased Guide to Skincare for Women Over 50

March 13, 2025
What is the best way to take care of our skin once we hit our…
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Joan of Arc for Women's History MOnth
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Women’s History Month: 10 Unforgettable “Old Maids”

March 7, 2025
Before we dive in, let's get one thing straight: these women weren't "lonely spinsters" —they…
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The Captivating World of Jigsaw Puzzles: An Old Maid’s Favorite Pastime

March 3, 2025
They say "Write what you know." I probably don't know everything about jigsaw puzzles, but…
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Health Check: 4 Key Areas To Keep an Eye on When Women Hit 50+

February 21, 2025
Every woman ages differently, but I think it’s safe to say, our bodies are changing…
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Top 5 Girlfriend-Poweriest Movies to Stream for Galentine’s Day 2025

February 12, 2025
All hail Leslie Knope and her ludicrous holiday creation - Galentine’s Day! It’s hard to…
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Welcome To The Old Maid Era: The Global Rise of Women Choosing Single Life

February 7, 2025
Maybe you’ve remained single into middle age on purpose or maybe it was by default.…
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 New Retirement Savings Options for Ages 50+ in 2025

February 1, 2025
Being over 50 isn’t all fun and fabulous, but it has its benefits, so be…
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