Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that you either love or hate. Sure, it’s considered one of the most romantic days of the year when poems are written, flowers are given, and romantic trips are planned. But have you ever heard that famous poetic verse, “Roses are red, Violets are blue, if you don’t buy me something expensive, I might have to move on from you”! What? You’ve never heard that one? Well, that’s because we just made it up, but it does have a certain ring to it. After all, while Americans will spend about 30 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day in 2019, a study by AttorneyFee.com, found that divorce filings also increase by about 18% in February. Now that’s romantic – and [...]

There have literally been thousands of articles written about the differences between Baby Boomers and Millennials. The reality is that while it makes a good story, it does not capture the full picture. There are more commonalities than you might think and there are things that both generations can learn from each other. But why should you care? Well, in the same way that many of us complain that our government can’t move forward without the two parties finding some common ground, our society can’t move forward productively without finding some generational commonalities. In the spirit of harmony, FirstLantic challenges some of the misconceptions that both sides have about each other and highlights the areas where they are more alike than not.   1. Technology [...]

Ageism in Tinseltown   For those of you that saw the film, The Graduate, you can’t help but remember the character that Anne Bancroft played. She spent most of the film seducing a young college graduate played by Dustin Hoffman. The ironic thing is that she was only 36 years old when she played the role of the “middle-aged” mother of Katherine Ross. That’s because 36 was considered middle-aged for actresses back then which almost seems ludicrous now. But have things really changed that much for actresses in Hollywood? With the awards season in full swing, it seems like a timely topic for our FirstLantic blog this week.   Ageism and sexism are nothing new in cinema or many other industries for that matter. However, [...]

The dreaded hot flashes, irritability, changes in sleep patterns and weight gain – these are all signs of menopause or perimenopause (pre-menopause). If you are a woman over the age of 40, you may already be experiencing some of these symptoms. If you are a man, don’t stop reading. You could benefit from understanding how hormonal changes can wreak havoc with your loved one’s well-being. Menopause is one of those subjects that hasn’t always been considered a “proper” topic for discussion. Probably because most doctors were male and had no real understanding of how debilitating the effects can be to some women. Fortunately, that is no longer the case and there are numerous places to find information and possible solutions. FirstLantic is here to help [...]

Firstlantic Healthcare. So, this is the year. The year that you get in shape. The year that you have more energy. The year that you live a happier and more satisfying life. But, how do you get there? Well, FirstLantic is here to help. We have pulled together a list of the hottest fitness trends to make this your healthiest year ever. Are you ready to get started?   Trend 1 – Wearable devices In case you haven’t been paying attention, wearable devices are becoming even smarter and can help you stick to a plan. You can track calories, activity levels, your blood pressure and more all through a device you can wear on your wrist like a FitBit or a SmartWatch. But if you [...]

From advice on how to keep up with changing technology, to seniors that are living their dream, to new career opportunities, FirstLantic covered a lot of topics that sparked your interest. However, as we looked back on the blogs that got the most attention, we found that it was not only an interesting mix, but there were some that really struck a chord. So, in case you missed them the first time, we present the top blogs of 2018! (Envelope, please) And the winners are….   Moving and Downsizing: It is pretty much a given that no one loves moving (or at least the process) but there are ways to make it easier. We checked in with some experts who had some great advice for [...]

Part 2 in a 2 part series Last week, our blog profiled three boomers who have turned their passion into a new business. Now that you have some inspiration, we want to prepare you for the reality. Although it is exciting to start something new, there are also practicalities that should be considered prior to launching any business. FirstLantic has some tips this week to make sure that your new venture (or adventure) starts off with the right foundation.   Tip 1 – Reach out to others for guidance Don’t be afraid to tap into your extended social network to get advice. Talk to other successful entrepreneurs and get the good, the bad and the ugly so you can be fully prepared for what you [...]

Part 1 in a 2-part series   New Year’s resolutions tend to come (and mostly go) because we don’t stick with them. However, rather than a resolution, think more about how you really want to live your life next year. Are you retired and getting bored? Are you still working but feeling unfulfilled? Or are you simply ready for something new? Why not take that motivation and turn it into something lasting for the New Year? Why not start a business?   We hear you! it’s definitely not going to be easy but as the saying goes, “if it was easy, everyone would do it”. However, Boomers in particular have an advantage over younger entrepreneurs. Boomers have had life and work experience. They have gone [...]

It’s the same every year. You stress about what to get family and friends. What do they need? What do they actually want? Will they like it? And then you think about the gifts that you have received over the years and how many have gone unused or end up being donated. Why not make sure this year that the gifts that you give will keep on giving? As we mentioned in a previous blog , there are plenty of companies and organizations that donate a portion of their proceeds to causes and charities. FirstLantic has some great ideas that will allow you to make a positive social impact and help you feel great about gifting!   Support artisans around the world Branch Out Market [...]