Authorship Dychtwald is the author of four books. Her 2024 book
Ageless Aging appeared on the
USA Today and
Publishers Weekly national best-seller lists. Her work explores topics such as women's economic progress and its influence on industries like financial services, healthcare, and marketing.
Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better examines shifting gender roles, highlighting that women now make up more than half of the workforce and earn the majority of university degrees.
Cycles: How We Will Live, Work, and Buy analyzes demographic trends, particularly the growing economic influence of older adults.
The Boston Globe described the book as “thought-provoking” and “packed with anecdotes.” In the children’s book
Gideon’s Dream: A Tale of New Beginnings, co-authored with
Ken Dychtwald, she introduces children to the idea that people of all ages experience change. The book features illustrations by
Disney artist Dave Zaboski and his 7-year-old daughter.
News and media Dychtwald has been featured in various media outlets including
U.S. News & World Report and
TIME. She is a contributor to the ''
Wall Street Journal's'' Retirement Expert Panel, where she authored the top wealth-management expert post for 2017 and 2018 based on reader traffic.
Professional speaking and consulting Dychtwald has appeared on programs such as
LA Times Today,
Yahoo Finance, and
CBS Chicago, discussing topics related to longevity and women's health. Additionally, she has been featured on numerous podcasts, including
The Blonde Files,
Your Money Map, and
Voices of Esalen, where she offers practical advice on enhancing healthspan and embracing aging. Dychtwald and her husband co-founded Age Wave, a consulting firm focused on advising the
baby boomer generation on various issues. In 2007, she spoke to the
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce about the economic impact of baby boomers working later in life. In collaboration with
Merrill Lynch's Women and Financial Wellness division, she co-led a study that identified a significant gender wage gap, attributing it in part to women retiring earlier, which can lead to financial challenges in later life. ==Awards and honors==