After being laid off at 58, she reexamined retirement myths and learned that cash flow matters more than hitting a magic ...

Picture this: It’s a blistery 40-degree day in the middle of November, you just spent too much money booking your flight home for Thanksgiving, and a Hinge match asked you to get drinks across town.

Last year, I was laid off, and I suddenly found myself with a lot of free time. I decided to do something I've always wanted to do. I started writing a novel. In the process, I learned a lot about ...