Essays at the intersection of longer lives, money, health, science and technology.
Retirement, health and purpose, for a life that may run longer than you planned.
Most Men Grow Old Married. Most Women Don't.
Most retirement plans run for two people to the very end. The last chapter usually belongs to one of them, and almost nobody plans it.
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I'm Supporting the Science That Could Prove Me Wrong
Fifteen scientists from nine countries gathered in Norway. Here is why I helped bring them together.
Why Gen X Should Stop Planning Around an Inheritance That May Never Arrive
There’s a number in the back of most Gen X retirement plans that nobody writes down. $124 trillion is changing hands in America. Only one in three households will ever see a dollar of it. Set yours to zero and see if the plan still stands.
Why 65 Is the Most Dangerous Number in Your Retirement Plan
Sixty-five is an age we treat like a finish line. It wasn’t set by biology. It was actuarial arithmetic for a population that lived far less long. A 65-year-old man can expect another 18 years, a woman 21.
Men and Women do not Run Out of the Same Thing in Retirement
Two people retire the same day with the same plan. One has half as much money. The other has no idea what to do on Tuesday. Both are retirement risks, and most planning only addresses one of them.
Retiring at 62 costs the average American $250,000. Here’s the math (and the neuroscience) that explain why
Retiring at 62 feels like freedom. The math says otherwise. Claiming Social Security early, stretching your decumulation window, and stepping away from work all compound the same underlying risk: longevity.
After I Was Dropped on a Mountain in Alaska, I Realized What’s Missing From My Retirement Plan
A birthday skiing trip revealed a scary truth about planning for retirement — we’re so focused on making sure we don’t run out of money, we don’t think about running out of friends, even though the data says it matters just as much.
There Has to Be a Better Way
How one frustrated question about life insurance led me to the epigenetic clock, a patent, and back to the technology this year.
Can You Turn Back Your Biological Clock?
In 2019 I called it a trickle. Almost seven years later, the evidence that you can slow your biological clock is real, modest and growing.
The Retirement Risk No One Likes to Talk About: You, Still Here
Living longer is the biggest retirement risk most investors still ignore. Does your retirement plan assume you’ll live into your mid-90s and beyond? If not, this is what you need to do.
Healthy Aging: Inspirational Story or Cautionary Tale?
Inspiring stories celebrate longer lives—but healthy aging also stretches financial uncertainty. True longevity requires more than wellness habits; it demands intentional planning to navigate risk, preserve freedom, and thrive across an unpredictable future.
Peak 65, Blue Zones, and the Future of Aging in America
As America reaches Peak 65, Blue Zones principles offer a roadmap for purposeful longevity, helping us live not just longer, but better.
Reflections from the All-In Podcast Summit: Connections, Inspiration, and Belief
At the All-In Summit, I discovered the power of intention, action, and connection—proof that believing in America’s future starts by showing up, staying curious, and creating what comes next.
A Long Healthy Life Is a Gift—But Can You Afford It?
Living longer is a blessing—but without financial planning, it can become a burden. Discover how to protect your independence, security, and joy through every phase of the aging journey.
Retirement Income: A National Challenge
America faces a $3.2 trillion retirement income gap. With more Americans turning 65 than ever, securing reliable lifetime income has become a national challenge we can’t afford to ignore.
Gardening at Scale
A personal journey from grief to growth, “Gardening at Scale” explores how tending to landscapes—and legacies—can transform cemeteries into sacred spaces of beauty, meaning, and peace.
NEWS FLASH: Social Security Is Broke – You Have Longevity Financial Risk!
Many retirees face a harsh reality, Social Security is projected to fund only 81% of scheduled benefits by 2034. Is your retirement plan prepared?
Why Life Insurance Still Needs Needles
The industry has learned to skip the exam for some people. For everyone else, the nurse still comes to the kitchen table.
Retire at 95—The Warren Buffett Way
Warren Buffett’s retirement at 95 challenges the notion of retiring at 65, emphasizing that retirement is about purpose, not age. With longer lifespans, the traditional model seems outdated. Rather than an escape, retirement can be a productive transition. Discover how Buffett’s life provides insights for healthy aging and meaningful living. How will you spend the next 30 years?
Is Retirement at 65 Actually Harmful to Your Health?
How can we responsibly slow down as we age without inadvertently speeding up our decline? It’s time to rethink retirement not as a finish line, but as a new phase that requires ongoing purpose, engagement, and growth.
The Retirement Fallacy: Rethinking Aging, Purpose, and Longevity
The “retirement fallacy” promises endless leisure but ignores the purpose and vitality needed for a long, healthy life. Rethink retirement and discover a path to greater longevity and fulfillment.
Peak 65 and the Silver Tsunami: Crisis or Opportunity?
Peak 65 signals a historic shift as millions of Americans reach retirement age, bringing both challenges and opportunities. Will you be ready to navigate this change and capitalize on what’s ahead?
Retirement: How to Find Happiness While Balancing Finances
Wealth alone doesn’t guarantee a fulfilling retirement—it’s how you spend it that matters. Plan wisely, prioritize meaningful experiences, and start designing your ideal retirement today.
The Butterfly Effect and Your Longevity: Small Changes, Big Impact on Your Future
What if a tiny change today could transform your future? Explore how small daily habits can create a lasting ripple effect.
LifeSpan and the Science That Changed My Mind
The book that tied together what I’d learned about epigenetics, and what I still believe about how we age.
A Way to Build Your Dream Life
Intentional living is vital for a fulfilling life. Reflecting daily on your actions and their alignment with your long-term vision can help you take meaningful steps toward your dreams.
Financial Wisdom and Healthy Longevity—Connecting the Dots
Longevity is both a gift and a challenge. When approached with the right mindset, supported by health and financial planning, it can become a dream realized.
How AI is Revolutionizing Medical Science
Artificial intelligence is reshaping medical science, turning science fiction into reality.
AI, Epigenetic Clocks, and the Quest to Measure Aging
AI-powered death clocks offer a glimpse into the future of longevity forecasting, blending big data with lifestyle insights.
An Obesity Epidemic
America is grappling with an alarming health crisis: nearly three-quarters of adults are now overweight or obese.
Spit, Not Needles
The first DNA age test ran on saliva. What spit can tell you about how you’re aging, what it can’t, and why it matters who will take the test.
What Your Methylation Says About Your Odds
A clock that reads older than your birthday raises your risk. It doesn’t set a date.
You Have Two Ages
One is on your driver’s license. The other is written in your cells, and it’s the one that decides how the next few decades go.
The Clock Inside Your Cells
How a UCLA biostatistician learned to read age from DNA, and why the readings that miss are the most interesting part.
Your DNA Is Not Your Destiny
Your genes are the sheet music. How the music gets played is mostly up to you.
One Man’s Story: From Nothing to Billions – Finding Pathways to Happiness
We all have a story to tell about our personal journey and how we strive to find happiness and fulfillment.
the gift of giving
I was recently asked to speak at the 5th Annual Northside Achievement Zone (“NAZ”) luncheon where Geoffrey Canada of the Harlem Children’s Zone was giving the keynote address.
Why We Run
In this inspiring short documentary, the running pastor embodies why we run.
Positive Psychology: Educate & Empower
Call it “Positive Psychology,” “Power of Positive Thinking,” or the “Psychology of Achievement,” but by any name it is about learning life skills that make our lives more meaningful.
DIY Outdoor Winter Safer Running Shoe
This is a DIY video about how to make a safer running shoe for the outdoors during the long winter months of the Bold North.