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Well, you're finally here! Yep your 50, 60 or 70 , did someone say 80, or 90, and lets see those hands for 100 plus years of age. You say you're 30 plus but feel like your in your 80s, whatever that means. Don't worry, if you feel older than you are, your mind and your body are telling you it is time to put in place a better plan for your future.

It seems like only yesterday that you were 16 and at that house party where you stayed much later than you were given permission to, without a care or responsibility in the world. When you finally returned home, some adult tried to lecture you about planning for the future and being responsible. Your eyes glazed over. In your mind you told yourself you have plenty of time for all that older people planning.

Welcome to the Future

Well Mr. High school student or should we say, mom, dad, nana and papa; "welcome to the future", and "this is your life". Oh, by the way, what about that plan that your nana, mom or dad told you to make to prepare you for this future? How exactly is that coming along?

The Objective of the 50 Plus Club is to serve the unique goals, aspirations and interest of those individuals who have reached the most productive and creative time of their lives

Take heart, don't reach for the aspirin, continue to reach for the dream. You 50 plus types have a lot to be proud of. The 50 plus age group in America is the most outstanding age grouping the planet has ever been witness to. You are the most industrious and the highest earning (even in your retirement) that America has ever seen.

Investing Answers - Building and Protecting Your Investments Through Education

Fab over 50 Where women of substance share their style

Over 50 Website - Don’t Let Us Get Sick. Don’t Let Us Get Old. Don’t Let Us Get Stupid. Allright?

Surviving College After 50

How older Adults Can be Successful When Returning to College - good article

Vibrant Nation .com - This is a terrific site geared to women over 50. It includes blogs, product reviews, and a whole lot more.

BreastCancer.org - is the leading authority on everything having to do with breast health, and breast cancer.

Taking Care of Your Grandchildren - Good all around site for parents and guardians. Excellent info.

Consumer Search - Love What You Buy. ConsumerSearch analyzes industry reports and hands-on tests of travel websites, identifying those that routinely find the best deals.

BoomVoyage - Find Yourself Someplace Else

5 Foods that Help to Lower Your Cholesterol

Great tips on getting your cholesterol under control

www.travelintelligence.com

This site carries thousands of hotel reviews, written by a team of travel writers and users. There's an interactive map, plus some great travel writing and the hotel hotlists are good if you don't have a specific destination in mind.

Top 10 Best Foods for a Healthy Brain

Eating well means thinking well. Some food have been shown to improve general brain health and others can help prevent or at least slow down the effects of certain brain diseases. That’s why it’s important to include these foods in your diet as often as possible.

1. Tomatoes contain lycopene, which helps fight the cell damage that can be found in Alzheimer’s disease.

2. Fish has plenty of omega 3, which help maintain a healthy nervous system, and iodine, to improves mental clarity.

3. Whole-grain foods contain folic acid, B12, B6,which all improve in memory.

4. Blueberries have been shown to improve short term memory.

5. Blackcurrants contain vitamin C, for increased mental agility.

6. Pumpkin seeds contain zinc, which enhances memory and thinking skills.

7. Fortified cereals are a good source of B12, which reduces homocysteine levels that may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.

8. Broccoli provides Vitamin K, which enhances cognitive function.

9. Sage is good for improving memory.

10. Nuts are a great source of Vitamin E, which improves memory.

You are the most productive and creative members of our society. Your Outstanding attendance at the voting boths around the country suggest you are also the most civic minded. What about those grand kids? Judging by how many nanas, grandmas, papas and grand dads have raised their grand kids, the 50 plus group is the most responsible.

The 50 plus generations came up at a time when they had to rely more on a higher power to help them solve problems rather than technology, and some would suggest that has made them more faithful to family, friends, community and social causes, where sometimes success depends on relying on a power beyond technology.

Let this page be a portal to several of the web sites that can assist you in meeting your objectives for family, second or third careers, travel, finding new sources for retirement income, entertainment, remaking your image for that second time around the track, launching a new business or just having the absolute time of your life. Life is good when you have help. Let WCML help you enjoy the best time of your life.

2010 Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey

Baby Boomers’ outlook toward life, work and enjoyment in their next life’s chapter

Del Webb, America’s largest homebuilder of active adult communities released in April its 10th Baby Boomer Survey since 1996. The Survey reveals new and compelling facts and opinions from the generation of Americans born between the years of 1956-1964 and estimated to be 80 million strong by 2020.

Among the many highlights of the Del Webb 2010 Baby Boomer Survey Include:

Boomers opine that “old age” officially begins a 80
Boomers feel much younger due to their “mental attitude”
Distance between their real age and perceived age grows
They feel 15 years younger than they actually are
More than 50 percent of Boomers exercise regularly
A high percentage of Boomers feel that they are “in better shape” as they get older
72 percent of Boomers plan to keep working in some capacity after retirement
Boomers turning 50 this year believe they need to save more money than older Boomers
New hobbies and multiple interests are key to Boomer happiness
One-third of Boomers have pursued additional educational opportunities
Volunteerism is important to Boomers
Boomer Migration: the cost of living and access to health care more important than warm climate considerations

So if your in this age grouping, congratulations and welcome to the 50 Plus Club. This page is dedicated to you.

RebootYou.com -- RebootYou is a blog focused on the concept of "rebooting" your life in preparation for the next stage, whatever that may be. The site has helpful tips for those ready to reboot as well as a series of stories that chronicle the real-life successes of rebooters from all walks of life, from the a mental health professional who rebooted to pursue his love of singing and photography, to a Marine Corps veteran rebooting his life after being severely wounded by an IED in Iraq.

BoomersNextStep.com -- This site is full of useful and up-to-date information for the Baby Boomer generation, featuring articles like "Boomer Employment -- Deciding on a Second Career" and "Career Change -- How Old is Too Old?" With sections on job news, careers and lifestyles, there is plenty of material perfectly suited for workers ready to plan for their next stage in life.

Workforce50.com -- The slogan "No Pastures Here" pretty much says it all. Workforce50.com's career site caters to mature workers searching for employment, making a transition, or approaching retirement. Its full service job board features job posting by employers specifically interested in staffing from the 50+ workforce.

WiserWorker.com -- WiserWorker has searchable job posting as well as job hunting tips, blogs and other resources that cater specifically to mature workers. For example, the site's blog just pointed out that for the first time on record, there are more seniors than teenagers in the American labor force. WiserWorker, in collaboration with the AARP, also organizes both traditional and virtual job fairs for the 50+ workforce

ExperienceWorks.org -- Experience Works is a charitable, community-based organization that helps older, lower-income adults get the training they need to find good jobs in their communities. People who meet the age and income requirements are assigned to qualified nonprofits or government agencies where they receive training, supervision and experience directly from their hosts.

RetiredBrains.com -- A straightforward site with searchable job posting as well as job hunting tips, RetiredBrains.com caters specifically to mature workers. Job hunters can search both domestic and international job listings by keyword, location and job type. You can even post your resume and register for an e-mail job-search agent