The Old Plan Wasn't Made for GenXers
Three modern safety nets to consider to secure your financial future
The Old Plan Wasn't Made for Us
We grew up believing in a path: work hard, retire comfortably.
But that plan wasn’t designed for our generation, and it’s crumbling right on schedule.
We were told if we put in the years, played by the rules, and saved enough, we’d be rewarded with security and freedom. But look around - that promise is unraveling.
Pensions are disappearing.
Retirement ages are climbing.
Costs of living are outpacing savings.
Social Security feels like a question mark.
And the most gut-punching part? Women - smart, experienced, capable women - are being forced to take jobs they thought they left behind, listening to younger managers who barely understand the work.
We didn’t sign up for this. And yet here we are.
But here’s what I know: just because we were sold a broken plan doesn’t mean we have to settle for a broken future.
If you’re done waiting for someone else to decide your future, join me for Experience for Sale - my live, free workshop on May 8 (limited replay), where I’ll show you how to take what you already know and turn it into something you can sell.
So what now? If the old plan is dead, what do we do instead?
We get scrappy. We get creative. We build something of our own.
And no, this isn’t about chasing a side hustle or building an empire. This is about creating your own safety net - one that you own, control, and can rely on.
Here are the three modern safety nets that actually work and how to build one from scratch using what you already know.
1. The Expertise Economy: Get Paid for What You Know
We live in a world where knowledge is currency - and you’ve got decades of it.
But the key is understanding that what feels obvious to you is valuable to someone else.
A woman who spent her career managing teams has a gift for leadership, communication, and problem-solving - that’s sellable.
A lifelong hobbyist who perfected a skill (knitting, baking, home organization) can turn that know-how into a product or service.
A retired teacher who spent decades explaining complex topics can create digital guides, cheat sheets, or courses.
2. The Digital Product Shortcut: Build Once, Sell Repeatedly
Digital products are the simplest way to create a second stream of income - and they work for you even when you’re not working.
Checklists.
How-to guides.
Templates.
Resource lists.
3. The AI Advantage: Build Smarter, Not Harder
You’ve heard the panic - younger generations are worried that AI is coming for their jobs.
But they’ve got it wrong. AI is a tool. And for women like us, it’s an accelerator.
AI can help you brainstorm ideas, write content, create product outlines, design graphics, and even answer customer questions, all without burning you out.
I’ll show you exactly how to use AI - even if you’ve never touched it - to speed up your product creation, enhance your content, and keep your business running without taking over your life.
Ready to stop waiting for the right time? It’s now.
Join me for Experience for Sale - my free, live workshop on May 8, where I’ll show you how to turn your experience into consistent income.