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In our lifetimes, we’ve witnessed a lot of unthinkable catastrophes, from human-made (Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, Exxon Valdez) to natural (pandemics, hurricanes, wildfires). There’s a silver lining for us Gen Xers, as research shows 70% of us are confident in our ability to manage crises, 75% have emergency plans, and 60% are adaptable to new …
You’ve seen the headlines… and they’re not pretty. Here’s just one recent example from Forbes: Generation X On The Brink: The Stark Reality Of Their Grim Retirement Outlook The article reveals that the typical Generation X household has only $40,000 saved for retirement. We’re talking about people in midlife, currently at ages 45 to 60. …
The conventional wisdom about retirement is clear: Work hard for decades, save diligently despite recurring financial crises, then settle into a life of leisure. But that model is fundamentally broken. The truth about retirement might surprise you. In a recent Business Insider article, Hannah Seo explores how the traditional American approach to retirement often leads …
The traditional retirement dream isn’t working out quite like we were promised. People with substantial nest eggs find themselves paralyzed by fear. Even rich retirees fear outliving their money, and that deprives them of truly living the life they’ve worked so hard to achieve. A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a startling truth: wealthy …
From the August 8, 2024 issue of Further As a kid, you probably spent most of your summer days outdoors. As adults, especially in today’s record-breaking heat, you’re likely spending as much as 90% of your time indoors, as most Americans reportedly do. It’s not just that we’re not getting enough time outside. There’s a …
From the August 8, 2024 issue of Further It’s natural for your values to shift at midlife. After all, you’ve earned your crystallized intelligence and are likely more motivated than ever to find meaning and purpose in your endeavors. But hiking back up that U-shaped happiness curve isn’t easy. You’ll need to check your internal …
From the July 24, 2024 issue of Further Statistically speaking, by the time we’re in our mid-50s, more than two-thirds of us will have at least one chronic medical condition. Realistically speaking, when it’s your diagnosis, it’s panic-inducing. I’m speaking from recent experience when a routine physical blood test showed slightly elevated “bad” cholesterol (LDL). …
From the July 10, 2024 issue of Further According to Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s son, these were his father’s final words after painting all day in his deathbed: I think I’m beginning to learn something about it. Arguably, Renoir wasn’t a late bloomer, having had initial success at 33. But his last words reflect the spirit of …
From the June 26, 2024 issue of Further We live in an “urgency culture.” Chances are, in the two or three minutes it takes to read this article, you’ll be interrupted multiple times by a text, email, or an irresistible urge to watch parents dancing like it’s the ’80s on TikTok. But do you have …
From the June 12, 2024 issue of Further Given that our generation made “parenting” a verb, it’s unsurprising that we remain closely connected with our grown children. Research shows this is a good thing; Pew Research reported that young adults 18-34 with highly involved parents benefit from an ongoing relationship with their folks. And we …
From the May 29, 2024 issue of Further Recently, I took a two-week tour of memory lane that started at a family celebration, proceeded to a memoir-writing retreat, and ended in Eastern Europe, where I retraced my ancestors’ steps. The trip was a great reminder that experiences make life meaningful, and memories are vital evidence …
From the May 16, 2024 issue of Further If you’re not doing what you say you want to by the time you’re middle-aged, then it’s time to take a hard look at what’s standing in your way. While there might be legitimate reasons, you may have also unwittingly become accomplished at self-sabotage. (Cue the Beastie …