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LIFESTYLE
Millions of Americans are retiring this year, but financial planning alone may not be enough. There’s one hidden risk that affects 1 in 4 seniors.
INVESTMENT DIVERSIFICATION
Crash Expert: “This Looks Like 1929” → 71,105 Diversifying Here
Mark Spitznagel, who made $1B in a single day during the 2015 flash crash, warned markets are mimicking 1929. Seems extreme but we did just see the worst quarter for the S&P since 2022.
So it’s not so surprising that Vanguard and Goldman Sachs forecasted 5% and 3% annual S&P returns respectively for 2024-2034.
Late last year, Apollo’s chief economist Torsten Slok put it this way: “expect zero in return in the S&P 500 over the coming decade.”
So, what’s something investors can actually do to diversify this week?
Almost no one knows this, but postwar and contemporary art appreciated 10.2% annually with near-zero correlation to equities from 1995–2025 overall.*
And sure… billionaires like Bezos can make headlines at auction, but what about the rest of us?
Masterworks makes it possible to invest in legendary artworks by Banksy, Basquiat, Picasso, and more – without spending millions.
29 exits. Net annualized returns like 16.5%, 17.6%, and 17.8% on works held over 1 year+. $1.3 billion invested. 500+ offerings.*
Shares in new offerings can sell quickly but…
👉 My subscribers skip the waitlist.*
*According to Masterworks data. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Investing involves risk. Important Reg A disclosures: masterworks.com/cd.
BABY BOOMER TRIVIA
Test Your Knowledge (try the easy or hard version!)
SENIOR TIPS
Not all movement is about exercise or efficiency. Some of the most satisfying days are simply ones where your movements have a clear reason, where one activity leads naturally into the next, and nothing feels scattered or forced. (Source: Seniors Magazine)
CARTOON
Cartoons Only Baby Boomers Can Appreciate
NOSTALGIA
Jailhouse Rock turns 68 this year. Here’s the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of how that legendary dance scene almost looked completely different.
PHYSICAL GOLD
While the Dollar Weakens, Gold Doesn’t Ask Permission.
Physical gold sits outside inflation, banking risk, and government policy and a Gold IRA lets you own it with the same tax advantages you already have. True Gold Republic’s free 2026 kit shows you exactly how.
WELLNESS
A major 3-year study found no upper limit to brain improvement, and older adults gained just as much as younger ones. Here’s what the research says.
FINANCE
Scammers now know your account number and balance before they call. One woman lost $40,000. The FBI says one simple step can protect you.
TRAVEL
Your retirement budget can stretch further than you think. Here are 15 US destinations packed with history, nature, and fun, without the big price tag.
FOOD
Sam’s Club brought back its popular Mixed Berry Crumble Pie just in time for summer. At under $10, it’s a crowd-pleaser worth grabbing.
FUN STUFF
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Sandy Goldman, Publisher |
Message From the PublisherWhen I reached 65, I realized that approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 every day over the next four years. In addition, over 50 million people are already 65+. I believe our generation deserves its own free, ad-supported, daily lifestyle newsletter with interesting news and fun facts created just for us. I hope you enjoy! |