Today's Booming Bites: August 19, 2025

Today’s Booming Bites dives into how financial experts plan their own retirements, the emotional side of knowing when to stop working, and how lifestyle and dietary choices can extend both your years and your impact.

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How Financial Journalists Plan for Their Own Retirement

Ever wonder how those who write about finances spend and save? A behind-the-scenes look at how money-smart journalists structure their savings, portfolios, and retirement decisions reveals both practical moves and surprising priorities. Read more

Tiny Diet Tweaks That Help You—and the Planet

Small shifts in the way we eat—like swapping meat for plants or reducing overpackaged snacks—can boost your health and shrink your carbon footprint. A winning combo for longevity and sustainability. Read more

Want to Live Longer? Change Your Lifestyle

Lengthen your timeline by changing more than your diet. Embracing stress management, movement, and sleep patterns may be the most potent longevity strategies available to all of us. Read more

How Do You Know If You’re Emotionally Ready to Retire?

Retirement isn't just about money—it’s about identity. How do you know when you're emotionally ready to step into a new chapter. Our Retirement Coach Toni provides some suggestions. Read more

Longevity Tip of the Day

Pair smart eating with smart sharing. When you swap even just one meal for a plant-based option, also share that change with someone you care about. Good habits are more lasting—and satisfying—when they’re social.