Juli Ford

06/16/2026

57 years old and reinventing myself through my business.

I asked you yesterday what part of your life you’re reinventing. Business. Health. Family. Relationships. Identity.

So many of us are in the middle of becoming something new right now. Especially the women over 50.

And I don't know about you, but when I'm on a journey, it helps me so much to see what others are going through. What's working. What's not working. What's fun. What's hard.

And knowing that I'm not alone.

I’m going to share more about what reinvention after 50 actually looks like for me from the inside. Not just the highlight reel. The real decisions. The growth.

Because I think the most interesting part of reinvention isn’t the result.

It’s who we have to become to build something meaningful and be more true to ourselves in this chapter.

I'd love it if you'd share in the comments: what are you reinventing right now?

And if this is a conversation you want to be part of, follow along. 💗

06/16/2026

After living in a multigenerational home for 11 years and talking with hundreds of families, here is what I know for certain: the families who skip this conversation almost always regret it. The ones who have it, even awkwardly, even imperfectly, build something that actually lasts.

Here is how to open the door:

Start with the question no one is asking out loud. “What is your biggest money worry about living together? If we know it up front, we can plan around it.”

Think of contributions like a menu, not a math problem. Some family members contribute financially. Others contribute through meals, childcare, rides, or household management. Both have real value. A sustainable split honors that.

Bring it up monthly, not just once. “Money talks can feel awkward, but I would rather have them now than risk resentment later. Can we agree to check in about finances once a month so nothing builds up?”

Put it in writing. Each household’s contribution. How ownership is titled. What happens if one household’s situation changes. What happens if someone wants to sell their share. These are not worst-case scenarios. They are the most loving thing you can do for your family before anyone signs anything.

Close every conversation with gratitude. “Thank you for being willing to talk about this. I know it is not easy, and it means a lot.”

You do not have to get this perfectly right. You just have to begin.

Tell me where you are in this process.

Are you in the early conversation stage, somewhere in the middle, or have you already navigated the money talk?

Let me know in the comments what feels like the biggest challenge and I'll help you work through it.

06/15/2026

Introducing Sunday Notes - my weekly look inside life, home, and everything in between at 50 and beyond.

Swipe through for this week's edition, then comment SUNDAY to get this week's full Sunday Notes letter in your email inbox with all of the links to products and articles mentioned. Then you'll never miss a note.

💗 Juli

06/13/2026

We’re in Newsweek today.

Alyce Collins at Newsweek reached out to talk about the rise of multigenerational living and what every family needs to know before moving in together. I’m honored to be part of this conversation and grateful that Home After 50™️ is being recognized as a trusted voice for families navigating this decision.

If this is something your family is considering, this article is a great place to start.

Juli Ford told Newsweek living together is the most forward-looking, financially savvy, and emotionally rich choice for a family.

06/12/2026

Thank you to Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and her staff for visiting our multigenerational home and touring my mom's ADU this week!

My mother spent 20 years working in affordable housing. That inspired me to spend 20 years in affordable housing too. My father spent his career in construction.
I grew up in a family home built by my great-grandparents in Quincy, shaped by both of those worlds.

Shortly after my dad died 14 years ago, my mother, my husband, our kids, and I created a multigenerational home together.

And what that has meant emotionally and financially has been extraordinary. More security for everyone under this roof. Support that has reached even family members who've never lived here.

That is what happens when a family combines not just space, but vision and resources.
Nothing made that more real to me than this week, when Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell visited our home to meet my mother and tour her ADU.

Watching her walk through the space my mother lives in, the space our family shares, was something I will not forget.

It is an honor to open our home for conversations about caring for our elders, about housing affordability, about financial security and generational well-being.
These conversations matter. Families deserve access to resources that help them explore ADUs and multigenerational living with thoughtfulness and preparation, and I am grateful for every opportunity to help make that possible.

Legacy isn't just what you leave behind. It's what you build together while everyone is still here.

06/09/2026

The money conversation is the one most multigenerational families avoid the longest.

And I get it. Money is loaded. It carries old family stories, old wounds, and a lot of unspoken fear.

But here is what I have seen after 11 years of living in a multigenerational home and working with hundreds of families through this process: the families who talk about money early are the ones who thrive.

Here are 5 ways to open the door, even when it feels hard:

What’s your biggest money worry about living together?

Can we agree to check in about finances once a month?

Can we find a split that is sustainable for everyone?

Should we look at splitting things evenly, or base it on income?

I know you don’t like talking numbers. How about I sketch out a few options, and we can decide which feels best?

Save this for when you are ready to have the conversation.

If your family is somewhere in this process, I would love to hear where you are.

Drop a comment or send me a message. This is exactly what I am here for. 💗

06/08/2026

This comes up more than you’d think.

The idea sounds good. Everyone is on board in theory.

And then someone asks “but how do we actually do this?” and the conversation stalls.

That’s exactly why I created the Multi-Gen Money Guide. Because after 10 years of living in a Multi-Generational Home and helping thousands of families figure this out, I've seen all the places where you can get stuck.

It’s $17 and it answers all the questions your family is probably already asking:

Who goes on the mortgage and what does that actually mean for everyone involved?

How do families split costs fairly when contributions are not equal?

What’s the difference between a gift and a loan from a family member, and why does it matter?

What are the real ownership options so everyone feels protected?

Can we even get a loan for what we want to do?

How do you think about this if one person has stronger credit or more savings than the others?

And so many more.

You don’t need to have it all figured out before you start. But you do need a place to begin to get the answers.

Comment MONEY and I’ll send you the link so you can take your family from idea to actually doing it. 💗🏡

06/08/2026

Life is long and flies by quickly at the same time. Sharing a few thoughts on building the business of my dreams at 57.

Sometimes I feel completely surprised by the turn my life took this past year, but mostly it actually all makes a sweet kind of sense to me when I really think about it.

More importantly, my heart is FULL of gratitude to every single one of you who are along on this ride with me.

And whether you are building a business or building a home or just trying to figure out how to get through one day at a time right now, I do know we all do better when we lean into each other a little more for support so I hope you know you can lean into me when you need it. 💗

06/04/2026

I'm feeling like we need a little sandwich gen/ mid-life/ peri and menopausal women check-in today.

How's everybody doing?

Ever since I came back from vacation it feels like everything has just sped up.

That may be a symptom of just catching up after being away for a week, but how's everybody else doing?

Do you feel like you've got too much on your plate?

What's working well?

What's not working well?

Let's chat in the comments and support each other. 💗💗

06/03/2026

This is one of the most important questions a family can ask before moving forward.

What happens to the house/property in your will when not everyone wants to be part of the multigenerational home?

Here’s the honest answer: it gets complicated fast. Ownership structure, who’s on the deed, how equity is split, what happens if someone needs to sell their share years down the road. These are not just legal questions. They are family conversations that most people never have until there’s already a problem.

That’s exactly why I created the Multi-Gen Money Guide. It walks you through the financial side of building a multigenerational home so you’re making decisions with your eyes open, not your fingers crossed.

But here’s what I want you to know: the numbers are only half of it.

When you grab the Money Guide, you’ll also see the option to add the Multi-Gen Family Toolkit. That’s where the real work lives. The Toolkit includes the actual conversation frameworks your family needs to work through the hard stuff before you sign anything. Who’s involved. Who’s not. What that means for ownership. What expectations everyone is walking in with.

The money conversation and the family conversation have to happen together.

Comment MONEY below and I’ll send you a link to the guide. It's $17.

And when you get there, take a look at the Toolkit too. It’s the piece most families wish they’d had at the beginning.

What other questions do you have about this aspect of multi-gen living? Drop them below and I'll do my best to answer. 💗