This week's announcements - September 25, 2023

Welcome to Hively and “Transition into Retirement Together” Meetup group’s weekly newsletter! This is where you’ll find announcements on upcoming events and resources to navigate retirement and discover what’s next, together.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

🗳 What are your questions on caregiving for a loved one or yourself? We’re organizing a discussion on this topic and would love your input on sub-topics you’d be interested in exploring - vote here.

👩🏻‍💻 We’ve soft launched our very own website! Directly sign-up for our events, browse a directory of resources shared by all of you, and explore our new blog!

WHAT WE’RE LOVING

🎙 Uncovering Blind Spots in Retirement Planning
In this podcast hosted by Morningstar, authors Eric Weigel and Fritz Gilbert share their findings on a recent survey of retirees and preretirees about their attitudes toward retirement. The discussion dives into people’s experiences with transitioning into retirement and flags potential blind spots in retirement planning.

💊 8 Insider Tips to Take Advantage of the Next Medicare Enrollment Season
Want to get the most out of the upcoming Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), starting 10/15? Check out our latest blog post written in partnership with Scott Matthews, a licensed Medicare advisor from Keen. Learn about how Medicare sales really work from the inside, how you can make smart choices, and make sure you are protecting yourself throughout the process.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday 9/29 at 1-2pm EST: Netflix documentary discussion on “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” - PART 2 of 2 (virtual)
In this new Netflix four-part series "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones", Dan Buettner, takes viewers on a journey to the Blue Zones - regions with the highest number of centenarians, or people who live to 100. Join us in discussing episodes 3 and 4 of this series. RSVP here.

SUPPORT OUR HIVE

💌 We need your help! Your support will help us keep this group running:

• Donate to our group here (under “Fundraising). Your contributions will help us by sharing some of our organizing costs and fund future events. Alternatively, you can Venmo us at @angela-gu.

• Help us spread the word. The more members we have, the more types of events we can organize. We’d really appreciate your help with sharing our site (or our social media links below) to your community.

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions and suggestions.

Warmly,
Angela + Jenn