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Morning 55&UpSiders, Here’s what I’m covering for you today in a flash… - Quick visual breakdown on increasing your 401k savings
- Curated topics affecting us & Good News stories
- Feature Story: Sharpen Digital Skills
- Today’s poll
- Face The Facts (& do something about ’em)
- Hidden alternative solutions for our 55+ crowd
- ☕Find spelling error in this email & win Dunkin’ gift card code
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Pump Up Your 401k |
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Never too late to give your retirement savings a boost. |
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First time reading? Get your free subscription here. This newsletter’s goal is the extinction of information overload for folks like me who are aged 55 & up. Easily unsubscribe below if you got here by some freak interwebs mishap. *Message also has sponsored content. |
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Morning 55&UpSiders, Here’s what I’m covering for you today in a flash… - Quick visual breakdown on increasing your 401k savings
- Curated topics affecting us & Good News stories
- Feature Story: Sharpen Digital Skills
- Today’s poll
- Face The Facts (& do something about ’em)
- Hidden alternative solutions for our 55+ crowd
- ☕Find spelling error in this email & win Dunkin’ gift card code
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Pump Up Your 401k |
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Never too late to give your retirement savings a boost. |
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Curated Countdown |
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Feature Story |
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Sharpen Digital Skills |
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One-third of older Americans struggle with technology. |
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The problem is...- Many seniors feel overwhelmed by technology
- Lack of confidence in learning new devices
- Fear of making mistakes or breaking equipment
- Privacy & security concerns
- Physical limitations like vision or hearing
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Why solving this problem's so dang tough- Technology changes too fast
- Limited access to patient, senior-focused training
- Many support services are online - a real catch-22
- Cost barriers for devices & support services
- Generational gap in understanding digital basics
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7 organizations that can help you |
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How you can get involved to help- Volunteer as a tech mentor
- Share knowledge with peers
- Join senior tech support groups
- Attend community tech workshops
- Spread the word about resources
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Roadblocks- Limited availability of in-person support
- Professional services costly
- Language barriers
- Transportation to training locations
- Internet access in some regions
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Upsides & ways to beat roadblocks- Many services offer phone-based support
- Free virtual classes available
- Intergenerational learning programs
- Multilingual support options growing
- Some organizations offer home visits
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5 takeaways- Start with one device or app & master it
- Use senior-specific support services
- Don't be afraid to ask for help repeatedly
- Take advantage of free resources (grandkids😁)
- Focus on learning at your own pace
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Personal story on the topic…
My dad was notorious for getting his TV out of whack. He was a smart man. Could build barns & run heavy machinery. But the input button on his Dish remote threw him off. After 20 times of me getting the right “input” back for him, I did the smart thing - removed the input button on the remote with needle-nose pliers. Tech problem solved. |
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Curated Countdown |
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Feature Story |
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Sharpen Digital Skills |
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One-third of older Americans struggle with technology. |
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The problem is...- Many seniors feel overwhelmed by technology
- Lack of confidence in learning new devices
- Fear of making mistakes or breaking equipment
- Privacy & security concerns
- Physical limitations like vision or hearing
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Why solving this problem's so dang tough- Technology changes too fast
- Limited access to patient, senior-focused training
- Many support services are online - a real catch-22
- Cost barriers for devices & support services
- Generational gap in understanding digital basics
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7 organizations that can help you |
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How you can get involved to help- Volunteer as a tech mentor
- Share knowledge with peers
- Join senior tech support groups
- Attend community tech workshops
- Spread the word about resources
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Roadblocks- Limited availability of in-person support
- Professional services costly
- Language barriers
- Transportation to training locations
- Internet access in some regions
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Upsides & ways to beat roadblocks- Many services offer phone-based support
- Free virtual classes available
- Intergenerational learning programs
- Multilingual support options growing
- Some organizations offer home visits
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5 takeaways- Start with one device or app & master it
- Use senior-specific support services
- Don't be afraid to ask for help repeatedly
- Take advantage of free resources (grandkids😁)
- Focus on learning at your own pace
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Personal story on the topic…
My dad was notorious for getting his TV out of whack. He was a smart man. Could build barns & run heavy machinery. But the input button on his Dish remote threw him off. After 20 times of me getting the right “input” back for him, I did the smart thing - removed the input button on the remote with needle-nose pliers. Tech problem solved. |
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Face The Facts (then punch ’em in the nose)Know the facts so you can overcome or take advantage of them. |
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5) 50% of women aged 85+ live alone (PRB) 4) Roughly 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services & support in their lifetime 3) Fake dentists are offering veneers and dental work on social media 2) Social Security goes the furthest in Indiana ( top 10 states here) 1) Older workers report higher job satisfaction than younger workers 👊 Let’s punch small Social Security checks in the nose.Tips to stretch your Social Security income: - Delay claiming benefits until age 70 if possible
- Work att least 35 years before retiring
- Look into spousal benefits if married
- Keep other retirement income low to reduce taxation
- Continue working part-time while collecting benefits
- Investigate lower cost-of-living areas
- Explore survivor benefits if widowed
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Face The Facts (then punch ’em in the nose)Know the facts so you can overcome or take advantage of them. |
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5) 50% of women aged 85+ live alone (PRB) 4) Roughly 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services & support in their lifetime 3) Fake dentists are offering veneers and dental work on social media 2) Social Security goes the furthest in Indiana ( top 10 states here) 1) Older workers report higher job satisfaction than younger workers 👊 Let’s punch small Social Security checks in the nose.Tips to stretch your Social Security income: - Delay claiming benefits until age 70 if possible
- Work att least 35 years before retiring
- Look into spousal benefits if married
- Keep other retirement income low to reduce taxation
- Continue working part-time while collecting benefits
- Investigate lower cost-of-living areas
- Explore survivor benefits if widowed
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Alternative Solutions You May’ve Never Heard Of |
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Vision problems are a huge issue in America, especially as our 55+ crowd ages. New solutions are helping, though (see below). |
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Alternative Solutions You May’ve Never Heard Of |
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Vision problems are a huge issue in America, especially as our 55+ crowd ages. New solutions are helping, though (see below). |
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OrCam MyEye Pro: Small wireless smart camera attaches to eyeglasses. Uses AI to describe the visual world to blind users. It can read text, recognize faces, & identify objects, communicating information audibly through a tiny speaker. NuEyes Pro: Smart glasses offer 12x magnification, real-time color & contrast adjustment, barcode scanning, & text-to-speech capabilities WeWALK Smart Cane: Digital cane with obstacle detection, voice assistance, & real-time navigation. Uses AI for turn-by-turn directions & identifying nearby points of interest. |
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