How to Live to 99
BETTY WHITE’S SECRETS OF LONGEVITY
Exercise Your Mind In addition to her busy work schedule, what
Beloved “Golden Girls” actress Betty White is still enjoying her golden years. The famed actress celebrated her 99th birthday this January. While she told People magazine that she’s “blessed with good health, so turning 99 is no different than turning 98,” she also had a few tips for folks looking to make it to their centennial birthday. Keep Laughing “Don’t take yourself too seriously,” White says. “You can lie to others — not that I would — but you cannot lie to yourself.” White has undoubtedly provided many laughs to viewers over the years, but she’s not just playing it up for the camera. Laughter is part of what keeps her young. Be Optimistic White says a good sense of humor also helps her keep a good attitude and look for the positive rather than “dwelling on the downside.” Avoiding negativity also gives her energy. “It takes up too much energy being negative,” she told People magazine. Stay Busy With nearly eight decades of acting under her belt, six Emmys on her shelf, and over 120 screen credits to her name, White is no stranger to hard work. As she told Parade in 2018, “I just love to work, so I’ll keep working until they stop asking.”
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puzzles! She told Katie Couric in an interview, “I’m addicted. An admitted addict. I just can’t put ’em down.”
Find a Cause White is a lifelong animal lover. She calls her golden retriever, Pontiac, “the star of the house.” While pet ownership itself comes with proven health benefits, White has channeled her love for animals in bigger causes. She’s been a trustee and board member of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association for over 40 years and has done work to help protect endangered species in the wild. Funds raised from White’s official fan club, Bet’s Pets, all go to support animal charities. Embrace Your Vices White told Parade she loves vodka and hot dogs “probably in that order,” which just goes to show that you don’t have to forgo your treats to live to 99.
Your Next Chapter Is Up to You!
Why You May Consider Working or Going to School in Retirement
As high school graduates earn their coveted diplomas this season, some may be considering a gap year. A gap year gives a graduate time to discover the best path for their future. They may choose to work at an entry-level job, try entrepreneurship, or take introductory courses to find their passion.
Community College offers a wide variety of adult learning options, including professional development courses and classes in history, cooking, wellness, theater, and more. In fact, Krista has been a regular instructor at Heartland for adult classes in investing and retirement planning!
Furthermore, working, going to school, or building a business in retirement offers you more flexibility than it does in your 20s or 30s. Your retirement savings will still support you if you want to scale back on the number of hours you work or find that your “second chapter” just isn’t the right fit. Of course, there are many factors to consider before opting for a “gap year.” There are added costs that come with school or starting a business, and the income most likely will affect your taxes and Social Security benefits. Consider this and your personal goals before making your decision. There’s no rule that says retirement has to be lived a certain way. If this article prompted any questions regarding your retirement plan, please call McBeath Financial Group at 309-808-2224.
Today’s retirees are doing the same.
By enrolling in courses or trying a new career, you open yourself up to a bevy of possibilities.
While some enter retirement with no intention of working again, others opt to spend their early years of “retirement” figuring out what they want to do next. Instead of fully retiring, they take a “gap year” to explore new opportunities. According to MarketWatch, adult education programs — which allow nontraditional students to attend college courses at a university without enrollment for a specified degree — are becoming increasingly popular in higher education. In fact, locally, Heartland
Working in retirement can offer social interaction, introduce you to new friends, and boost your monthly income. Some of our clients even choose to turn their “side hustles,” like painting or plumbing, into full-time gigs in retirement. They say that continuing to learn and keeping busy using new skills will keep you young! This includes lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by creating new neural pathways, which lowers your risk of developing the disease and grants emotional benefits.
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