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| Dear Joanne | Your questions, her wisdom — Joanne’s here with thoughtful advice, warm humor, and a listening ear for whatever’s on your mind. | | Retirement has always been a season of adjustment. People spend decades imagining what it will be like. They picture leisurely mornings, travel, golf, gardening, grandchildren, and perhaps a well-earned dessert after dinner (or maybe two if you are like me). What few retirees expected was that one of the biggest disruptions to retirement life would come not from the stock market, Social Security, or rising healthcare costs, but from a class of medications that could fundamentally change their relationship with food. | The arrival of GLP-1 medications has sparked a fascinating reaction among retirees. On one hand, many appreciate the benefits. Lower blood sugar, weight loss, improved mobility, and increased energy are difficult to argue with. On the other hand, retirees are a generation that spends years hearing conflicting advice about diet, exercise, carbohydrates, fats, calories, and portion sizes. Some cannot help but view the sudden popularity of GLP-1s with a healthy degree of skepticism. I, myself, spent many years as a “Weight Watcher Leader” teaching how to count points, drink 64 oz. of water, and exercise three to four times per week for at least 30 minutes. So, after forty years of being told to eat grapefruit, count points, avoid points, embrace points, fear carbohydrates, welcome carbohydrates, and develop more willpower, now you’re telling me a weekly injection might have been the answer all along? | It is difficult to blame me for asking. | Retirees have earned the right to be skeptical. They have witnessed countless health trends come and go. They survived low-fat diets, high-protein diets, juice cleanses, miracle supplements, and enough television infomercials to fill a medical textbook. Consequently, many approach GLP-1s the same way they approach extended warranties: cautiously, politely, and with one eyebrow raised. | Yet what makes GLP-1s different is that many retirees are seeing tangible results among friends and neighbors. The evidence is no longer limited to advertisements or medical journals. It is sitting across the table at the weekly card game. The friend who used to struggle with climbing stairs is suddenly walking at a much faster pace. The neighbor who once avoided long outings now volunteers to organize them. The relative who spent years discussing diets has mysteriously stopped discussing diets altogether. | This creates an unusual social dynamic. Retirees are accustomed to sharing information. They compare investment strategies, travel destinations, doctors, grandchildren, and golf swings. GLP-1s have become another topic of discussion, although often with a mixture of curiosity and humor. | When someone tells me they are full after eating only half a sandwich, I squint with apprehension. | There is perhaps no greater source of confusion in my mind than the realization that appetite itself can change. For many retirees, eating has never been merely about nutrition. Meals structure the day. Lunches are social events. Family gatherings revolve around food. Vacations are remembered through restaurants. The idea of suddenly feeling satisfied with smaller portions can seem almost un-American. | Some retirees speak of the experience as if they have been introduced to a stranger living in their own body. Apparently that stranger is perfectly content with eating half a burger. | Financially, the conversation becomes even more interesting. Retirees have spent years planning for healthcare expenses, but few expected weight-loss medications to become part of the discussion. Some view them as an investment in quality of life. Others see them as one more item competing for space in an already crowded retirement budget. Still others are trying to figure out whether the savings from ordering fewer restaurant meals might eventually offset the cost. This is still one of the more optimistic accounting strategies in retirement planning. | Perhaps the most surprising effect, however, is not the weight loss itself but the energy that often goes with improved health. Retirement has long been portrayed as a period of slowing down. Yet many retirees using GLP-1s report exactly the opposite. They walk more. Travel more. Participate more. They become involved in activities they had quietly abandoned years earlier. | Nobody was prepared for this. At least I wasn’t. | Of course, not every retiree is interested in GLP-1 medications, and not every retiree needs them. But the conversation surrounding them reveals something important. Beneath the jokes and skepticism lies a generation that is still deeply invested in its own future. | Retirees may complain about new trends. They may question every headline and scrutinize every claim. They may even roll their eyes when another miracle solution appears on television. | But when something genuinely improves quality of life, they pay attention. | After all, retirement was never really about eating more dessert. It was about having more good years to enjoy them. And if a retiree chooses to enjoy only half the dessert these days, that may be the most surprising retirement plot twist of all. | I would love to know your thoughts on this subject. Please email me at [email protected]. | — Joanne | |
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| | | On this day in 1989, Bette Midler's powerful ballad “Wind Beneath My Wings” soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of her most beloved and enduring hits. Its emotional resonance captured hearts and became a timeless anthem of gratitude and friendship. |
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| | Digital Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions: A Smarter Way to Stay Informed and Inspired | In today’s fast-paced, paper-light world, more and more readers are turning to digital magazine and newspaper subscriptions to stay connected, informed, and entertained. Whether you’re a longtime lover of the Sunday paper or someone who always has a magazine on hand for a little inspiration, digital access offers a fresh, flexible way to enjoy your favorites without the clutter (or the trip to the mailbox). | One of the biggest benefits of digital subscriptions is convenience. With just a smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can flip through glossy magazines, catch up on daily news, or dive into niche topics from virtually anywhere. Many platforms, like Apple News+, Libby (through your local library), and individual publisher apps, offer access to hundreds of magazines and newspapers under a single login. That means you can read The New York Times, Better Homes & Gardens, National Geographic, and even People—all without stacking a single issue on your coffee table. | Seniors in particular may enjoy the customizable features of digital reading. Font sizes can be adjusted for easier reading, articles can be bookmarked to revisit later, and audio options allow you to listen to stories read aloud while you go about your day. It’s an easy, accessible way to keep your mind active, stay up to date on current events, and enjoy lifelong interests in health, travel, cooking, and beyond. | Digital subscriptions also tend to be more affordable—and environmentally friendly. Many platforms offer bundled deals or library partnerships that bring your costs way down, while reducing the paper and waste that come with traditional print. Plus, no more worrying about missed deliveries or waterlogged newspapers on rainy mornings! | Whether you’re curious about what’s happening in the world, looking to try a new recipe, or just want something engaging to enjoy with your morning coffee, digital magazines and newspapers are a modern solution that still delivers the charm and content you love. | If you haven’t tried it yet, ask your local librarian, check out a digital bundle through your phone provider, or explore a free trial from a favorite magazine. You might just find your new favorite way to read. | 📰 How Do You Read Your News and Magazines These Days? | |
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| Yesterday’s Poll Results: How often do you rebalance your investment portfolio? |
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| | Turns out, many of us prefer a hands-off approach when it comes to investing! With 44% of voters saying they let a financial advisor or robo-advisor handle it, it’s clear that trusting the pros (or the algorithms) is a popular strategy. Meanwhile, 18.6% are on top of things with regular rebalancing at least once a year, while 14.7% check in occasionally when the mood strikes. Interestingly, 16.4% admitted they’ve never rebalanced—and are now wondering if they should (don’t worry, we’ve all been there). And a curious 6.2% chimed in with their own unique take under "Other." | Smart money habits come in all forms—and it’s never too late to start fine-tuning your financial routine! | TOP COMMENTS | “We put my wife's pension and inherited money into Edward Jones, we draw out money if needed and a monthly payment from the pension, otherwise they take care of it.” “I have no Investment Portfolio to Rebalance. I get a monthly Social Security Check that I live on and help my granddaughter out by paying her car and insurance payments.” “Best thing we did was to hire a financial advisor. They have done well.”
| | Everyone Has a Story: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start Writing Yours | You don’t need to be a novelist to start writing stories—just a little curiosity, a few memories, and maybe a good pen. This delightful piece from Sixty & Me invites readers to discover (or rediscover!) the joy of storytelling later in life. Whether it’s a childhood memory, a fictional adventure, or a letter to your younger self, writing can be a playful, healing, and surprisingly fun habit. Think of it as a new chapter—one that’s all yours to create. | Feeling inspired? All it takes is a sentence to begin. | READ MORE | |
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| Slang Phrase of the Day | Phrase: I can’t even | Meaning: This phrase is used when someone is so overwhelmed—by emotion, humor, cuteness, or disbelief—that they can't finish their thought. It's usually playful and dramatic, like saying, “This is just too much!” | In a sentence: “When Doris saw her grandson’s dance moves at the family BBQ, she clutched her lemonade and laughed, ‘I can’t even—he’s got more sass than I did in the '70s!’” | |
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| Good News of the Day | First Live White Abalone Found in 5 Years During Channel Islands Survey Sparks Hope for Recovery | This rather charismatic mollusk is the white abalone, a Critically-Endangered species of sea snail that’s Wanted: Alive in the state of California. That’s because it hasn’t been seen in 5 years after populations declined 99% since the 1970s. On May 12th, 2026, a research mission aboard the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research vessel Shearwater […] | READ MORE | |
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