Midlife money and everything else

The five weightlifting moves that changed my 'midlife' body (in less than an hour a week) 😊

Adding a 25 minute heavy weight workout has helped me feel stronger and less stressed, plus I can fit in a quick post Pilates or yoga session on the gym…

Apr 29 • How not to be invisible

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The midlife menopause 'money' con 🤔; why are we being sold so much stuff we don't need (and what does actually 'work'?)

After seeing yet another celebrity, this time a well-paid BBC DJ, selling yet another 'supplement' I felt it was time to put things the way I see them…

Apr 14 • How not to be invisible

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November 2025

What happened when my 16-year old daughter earned more than me...

Suddenly we have been plunged into a world where everything has a price, even putting clothes in the washing machine. ...

Nov 19, 2025 • How not to be invisible and Samantha Downes

💡 How to save energy this winter (without freezing)

Here's how you to cut your energy bill without turning into a human icicle! By Samantha Downes.

Nov 6, 2025 • How not to be invisible

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You are not alone! Five things you can do (right now) to feel better

We're not just about money - as you may have guessed. We want all our readers to feel good, so we've asked mindset coach Cheryl what five things we can…

Nov 5, 2025 • How not to be invisible

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October 2025

🌟 How I became a model in my 60s — my fabulous (and very unexpected) later-life side hustle

If you are feeling washed up and spat out by the current job market, take heart; Sally Jones shares her inspiring and uplifting mid-life career switch…

Oct 31, 2025 • How not to be invisible and Samantha Downes

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Using ChatGPT to get me through half term and the surprising reaction I had when using it!

Could AI help us peri and menopausal women get to grips with some of the stuff we have overwhelming this post has also appeared on my Freelance finance…

Oct 27, 2025 • How not to be invisible and Samantha Downes

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Want to get fit, lose weight, look good in clothes? Be careful what you wish for...

Search online and you'll find a myriad of articles woman penned by women who have 'discovered' strength training in her 40s/50s even 60s. But there's…

Oct 8, 2025 • How not to be invisible

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Peloton's new bike gets a menopause glow up, so is it worth £2,299?

I love my Peloton (durr!) and was invited to Peloton London Studio's launch of its new bike and treadmill models. They are quite exciting - but am I…

Oct 1, 2025 • How not to be invisible and Samantha Downes

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September 2025

The letter your elderly mum needs to open - but may have ignored

Adult children can play a part in helping older female relatives claim historical state pension underpayments.

Sep 29, 2025 • How not to be invisible and Samantha Downes

The state pension rule for children under 12 (if grandparents are helping look after your kids)

If you have parents who are caring for your school age children, make sure they get credits to top up their state pension.

Sep 29, 2025 • How not to be invisible and Samantha Downes

Is Dyson's £580 airwrap worth it? Read this before you buy!

After reading a couple of reviews I decided to see for myself... here's my view (having bought it myself)

Sep 23, 2025 • How not to be invisible and Samantha Downes

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