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October 20, 2025
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Safe Investment Options for Your Stage of Life
Whether you're in your 50s, 60s, or 70s, aligning your investments with both your age and your life goals helps you protect what you’ve earned while preparing for what comes next. As you transition from building your nest egg to drawing on it, a balanced and thoughtful approach becomes more important than ever.
If you’re still working and saving, you might lean toward a portfolio with a moderate mix of stocks and bonds—enough growth to keep up with inflation, but enough stability to ride out market dips. As retirement nears or begins, the focus shifts. You’ll want investments that deliver steady income, safeguard your principal, and provide flexibility for unexpected expenses like healthcare or home modifications. In your 60s, repositioning your assets toward more reliable income sources can provide much-needed peace of mind.
For retirees, “safe” doesn’t mean zero growth—it means prioritizing stability. Options like certificates of deposit (CDs), U.S. Treasury or government bonds, fixed annuities, and money-market funds offer lower risk and predictable returns. These investments can form the foundation of a portfolio that supports your lifestyle, provides peace of mind, and resists major market shocks.
At every stage, diversification remains crucial. Having a mix of investments—spanning stocks for growth, bonds for income, and cash-equivalents for flexibility—helps manage risk and keeps your options open. It’s not about chasing high returns, but about aligning your resources with your timeline and priorities.
No matter your age, the right strategy acknowledges that you might live 20–30 more years. That means your investment plan needs to support income now—and still allow room for growth. In short, your money should work in harmony with your stage of life, not against it. Most importantly, consider speaking with a financial advisor about your unique situation, especially when thinking about taxes, required minimum withdrawals, or leaving a legacy.
Which Investment Goal Feels Most Important for You Right Now? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results: What's Most Important to You in a Faith or Spiritual Community?
In our recent poll, the top priority in a spiritual or faith community was clear—a sense of belonging and fellowship led the way, resonating with 36% of respondents. Coming in next were shared spiritual practices like prayer and meditation (21%) and spiritual exploration (12%), showing that many are still on a journey to define what matters most. From life transitions to volunteering, each response reflected the deeply personal role community plays in our lives. Whether you're seeking connection, reflection, or purpose, there's room for every path.
TOP COMMENTS
“Everyone of these are important to feel connected in faith and to be of service to one another. Faith is to love and care for your neighbor and everyone!”
“Agnostic here. Basically no spirituality. I just try to live a good life, and be good to others.”
“I feel like support during life’s transitions and challenges are important. We stopped going to church because during some difficult times, they were not supportive (different churches, different states, different life challenges such as job loss, illness, etc).”
“I've had too many bad experiences with religion, my wife tells people we're spiritual. I'm still not sure.”
“I find Friendship when I ride with folks on my Bicycle. We all Love to ride, support each other. And find interesting murals, coffee shops and trails together.”
“My Mom sang in her parish's funeral choir. I understood but didn't understand. I am now older than she was when she passed away. And now I sing in my parish's funeral choir and understand. It is community. It is prayer. It is love.”
Friendship After 60: Planting Seeds, Not Expectations
As we age, making new friends can feel both urgent and daunting—especially when our familiar social paths have changed. One helpful way to navigate this is by treating friendships like gardens: we plant seeds, offer nurturing, and accept that not every connection will flourish. Recognizing that friendships have stages—initial meeting, gentle cultivation, and eventual growth—lets us stay open and patient without rushing the process.
In the early “birth” stage of a friendship, the interaction feels fresh and delicate. You’ve met someone interesting, shared a few laughs, and glimpsed potential—but it’s still fragile. Instead of forcing it, the key is to be open, curious, and unhurried. Small gestures count: a shared story, an invitation to coffee, or just remembering someone’s name. Each one helps the connection move forward.
What often blocks new friendships isn’t lack of opportunity—it’s hesitation. Busy schedules, past disappointments, and social walls can make reaching out feel risky. But each “hello” holds possibility. By looking for common ground—hobbies, routines, life stories—we position ourselves in the right soil for connection. Whether it’s joining a class, a walking group, or volunteering, leaning into what already lights you up makes it easier to meet like‑minded people.
Still, the reality is not every interaction will grow into the deep friendships of our youth—and that’s okay. Some will remain casual acquaintances; some will fade quietly. The goal isn’t perfect, instant connection—it’s consistently showing up and being willing. Over time, a few of those seeds will take root, and you’ll find yourself showing up for someone you met by chance at a library, a café, or a meetup. The harvest may arrive slowly, but the companionship it brings is all the richer for the waiting.
Friendship in later life isn’t about replacing past connections—it’s about expanding our worlds with new ones. Each new person becomes part of our evolving story: someone who shares our laugh, walks beside us in our season, or simply offers companionship over tea. Keep planting. Keep welcoming. You might be surprised where growth appears.
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Phrase: Glow Pause
Meaning: Glow pause refers to a quiet moment when you stop to fully appreciate a feeling of warmth, joy, or contentment—like taking a breath to let the good stuff sink in. It's a mindful pause to notice your inner glow, whether from a kind word, a beautiful sunset, or a cozy cup of tea.
In a sentence: "After the grandkids left, I sat in my chair with a cup of chamomile and took a glow pause, just soaking in the love that still lingered in the room."
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