Good morning. It's Wednesday, and as promised, I've got three quick organizing wins that will make your entire year smoother. Plus a hand exercise that actually works.
- Patricia
3 Tricks Billionaires Use to Help Protect Wealth Through Shaky Markets
“If I hear bad news about the stock market one more time, I’m gonna be sick.”
We get it. Investors are rattled, costs keep rising, and the world keeps getting weirder.
So, who’s better at handling their money than the uber-rich?
Have 3 long-term investing tips UBS (Swiss bank) shared for shaky times:
Hold extra cash for expenses and buying cheap if markets fall.
Diversify outside stocks (Gold, real estate, etc.).
Hold a slice of wealth in alternatives that tend not to move with equities.
The catch? Most alternatives aren’t open to everyday investors
That’s why Masterworks exists: 70,000+ members invest in shares of something that’s appreciated more overall than the S&P 500 over 30 years without moving in lockstep with it.*
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Sounds crazy, but it’s real. One way to help reclaim control this week:
*Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Investing involves risk. Reg A disclosures: masterworks.com/cd
Tip of the Day
The Grip-Strength Squeeze
Losing grip strength makes everyday tasks harder—opening jars, carrying groceries, even holding a book.
Here's a simple fix: Get a soft stress ball or rolled-up hand towel. While watching TV, gently squeeze it 10 times with each hand, rest for a minute, then repeat. Do this during one show each day.
Within two weeks, you'll notice jars are easier to open and your hands feel stronger. Physical therapists recommend this for a reason—it works.
Senior Savings Spotlight
3 One-Hour Projects That Organize Your Year
These small projects prevent big headaches later:
Project 1: Create a medication list (15 minutes)
List all prescriptions, dosages, and when you take them
Include your pharmacy phone number
Keep one copy in your wallet, one on your fridge
Essential for doctor visits or emergencies
Project 2: Organize your important documents (30 minutes)
Gather: insurance cards, Medicare card, Social Security card, recent medical records
Put them in one clearly labeled folder or envelope
Tell a trusted family member or friend where it is
Saves hours of stress when you need something quickly
Project 3: Set up automatic bill pay for 3 regular bills (15 minutes)
Start with utilities, phone bill, or insurance
Most companies let you set this up online or over the phone
Eliminates late fees and the mental load of remembering due dates
Pick one today. Do another next week. You'll thank yourself all year long.
Recommended Resource
This Common Spice is Secretly Destroying Your Sciatic Nerve
URGENT: If you have sciatic pain, you need to throw this spice
away immediately.
Harvard researchers just discovered that 1 common kitchen
spice contains a nerve-destroying compound that's found in
100% of chronic sciatica patients.
This "innocent" spice triggers massive inflammation in your
sciatic nerve pathway...
Creating what scientists call "Neuroinflammatory Cascade
Syndrome."
Even worse? Most people consume this toxic spice multiple
times per day without realizing it's the reason their pain keeps
getting worse.
The good news?
Once you eliminate this spice and replace it with 3 specific
nerve-healing nutrients...
Your sciatic pain can disappear in as little as 48 hours.
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Health Insight of the Day
The Vitamin Most Seniors Are Missing
Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common in people over 55, especially in winter months. Low vitamin D can contribute to:
Bone weakness - Increases fracture risk
Muscle aches - Unexplained soreness or weakness
Fatigue - That constant tired feeling
Mood changes - Can affect mental wellbeing
What to do: Ask your doctor for a simple blood test to check your vitamin D level at your next appointment. If you're low, supplementation is inexpensive (often under $10/month) and can make a real difference. Don't guess—test first, then supplement if needed.
Fun Find of the Day
View Webcams from all over the world
This website shows you real-time views from webcams all over the world. You can watch waves in Hawaii, a busy street in Tokyo, northern lights in Iceland, or a quiet countryside in Norway. It's peaceful and oddly soothing to peek in on the world.
Explore here: https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en.html
Comic of the Day
That’s all for today.
That's it for today. I hope your Wednesday treats you well.
Take good care,
Patricia Lane
SeniorUpdates.com
P.S. Tomorrow I'm sharing the one question you should ask at every doctor appointment that most people forget. It's simple but important.