There wasn't much left after we sold the house and the lawyers got their share. I taught for 15 years, and I have a little money in teacher's retirement, but it won't go far after rent and food and insurance. The above stories are composites developed from ThirdAgers' thoughts about important midlife issues. We often see these concerns and emotions expressed in online forums and chats, focus groups, advisory panels, and interviews. We'd like you to contribute, anonymously or not, your stories for possible inclusion in future Heartbeats and an upcoming book by ThirdAge founder, Mary Furlong.
Homelessness is never far away.
I dread every tomorrow. No money, and next job is iffy. I hate to beg, but I need a miracle. My husband gave up evrything to care for his dying parents. When they died from cancer, the medical bills took it all.