Connections Count!

Picked up my fav financial news mag, Baron’s, this weekend and along with rich insights into the market found a great pullout on living to 100.

You probably already know you need a strong income stream to hit the century mark. You also need a healthy body because healthcare costs skyrocket as we age.

But did you know having a strong family/friend network is a strong component of healthy aging? 

Take time to consider, how strong are your connections?

As Holly Newman Kroft of Neuberger Berman shared, “We recently had some doctors come in for a presentation to our clients. They talked about longevity, including medical things, supplements, texts, exercise. One of our clients asked, ‘what’s your key takeaway?’ They said, ‘Surround yourself with good people, maintain your relationships, invest in your relationships.”’

Newman Kroft adds she strongly believes maintaining and investing in relationships is what real wealth is all about.

Taking time to cultivate friendships matters because meaning is a game changer for every single one of us. Spending our days with meaning lets us ride the ups and downs of the market and life a lot smoother.

Here’s to a long healthy life filled with meaningful connections!