Your 50s are an exciting and pivotal decade, full of opportunities to supercharge your financial future and set yourself up for a comfortable retirement. With decades of experience behind you, you’re in a unique position to leverage what you’ve learned and make smart moves to build lasting wealth. Whether you're planning to retire early, continue working into your 60s, or pursue new ventures, now is the time to take charge of your finances and ensure you're on track for the future you envision.

A survey of members of the Facebook group, Empty Nester Women Looking to Relocate, conducted in June 2024, found that more than half (51.3% of respondents are paying off debts). That prompted us to look for steps to help them confront and tale on the challenge of becoming debt free.