Wes Moss

Today, we delve deep into the fascinating world of aging and memory with our special guest, Alan Castel. Alan brings his expertise in cognitive psychology to discuss how our memory evolves with age, the significance of social connections, and the critical role of maintaining a positive attitude and physical balance for cognitive health.

We'll explore the inspiring lives of figures like John Wooden and Maya Angelou, who showcased how to age gracefully and remain positive despite adversity. Alan also shares his current research on memory selectivity, the impacts of curiosity, and strategies for avoiding scams that target older adults.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the happiness curve, understanding why mid-life often feels challenging and how life can improve after the ages of 45-50. We'll discuss the importance of engaging in meaningful hobbies, staying socially active, and nurturing connections post-retirement.

#220 - The Secret to Happy Aging With Alan Castel On today’s episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes sits down with Dr. Alan Castel to delve into how we might be able to improve our own aging process. A Professor in UCLA’s Psychology Department, he studies learning, memory, and aging and is particularly interested in how younger and older adu...

Our team is so excited to announce the launch of our newest podcast, Happiest Retirees! Retire Sooner podcast producer, Ryan Doolittle, will be sitting down with happy retirees and sharing their unique retirement stories.

As children, we’re all asked what we want to be when we grow up. We tend to see the decision as finite when it isn’t. The Happiest Retirees podcast refocuses the lens to ask, now that you’re grown up, what do you want to do? How do you want to reinvent yourself? Who do you want to be?

By going straight to the source — the happy retirees themselves — we capture the essence and the stories of their post-career lifestyles. Where have they stumbled? Where have they triumphed? How did they discover the core pursuits and passions that get them out of bed in the morning?

Check out the first 3 episodes now!
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What are your expenses now and what do you expect your expenses to be in retirement?

That’s just one question you need to be asking yourself when you’re on your own - single, divorced, widowed and you are trying to determine how your finances are going to provide for you in your post-employment life.

There are some key things you need to know to live out your dream retirement life. Let's get you prepped for the future you deserve with the help of my colleague, Kristin Curcio.

How To Plan For Retirement As A Solo Ager If you’re on your own- single, divorced, widowed and you are trying to determine how your finances are going to …

Money plays a pretty significant role in planning for a happy retirement. It might not guarantee happiness, but let's face it, trying to live your best life without enough of it can be pretty tough.

It's been on my radar lately, so I’m reviewing my 5 Money Secrets of the Happiest Retirees!

5 Money Secrets of the Happiest Retirees Money is integral to planning for a happy retirement. It doesn’t buy you automatic happiness, but trying to live your best life without it can be very challenging. Therefore, I felt it was time to review my 5 Money Secrets of the Happiest Retirees.