Ep 381: Honing Your Senses For A Sharper Life With Gretchen Rubin

Published: July 26, 2023, 6 a.m.

b"We live in a fast-paced world with long to-do lists and Google Calendars that are scheduled out down to the minute. Every day, we\\u2019ve got errands to run, meetings to attend, kids to raise, homes to clean, and money to make \\u2014 and it can be all too easy to hustle from one goal to the next, without taking a second to pause or rest.\\xa0\\nBut we know that slowing down and getting out of our own heads is important for our mental health. And our guest today, Gretchen Rubin, has found that connecting with your physical senses \\u2014 sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch \\u2014 is crucial for leading happier, more creative lives. In Mailbag, we talk about the best way to pay for egg freezing and where to put your money in your 50s to earn the most possible for retirement. In our money tip of the week, we explore the benefits of opening a 529 plan for your kids or grandkids' education\\u2014\\xa0and what to do with that money if they decide college isn\\u2019t for them.\\nJoin us! Snag all the latest episodes, savvy budgeting tips, investing advice and even giveaways via the HerMoney Newsletter.\\n\\ufeffThe HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation, and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.\\n\\nThanks HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode. Go to\\xa0HelloFresh.com/HERMONEY16\\xa0and use code HERMONEY16\\xa0for 16 free meals plus free shipping!\\n\\n\\ufeffPlease contact\\xa0advertising@airwavemedia.com\\xa0if you would like to advertise on our podcast, and to learn more about Airwave, head to\\xa0www.airwavemedia.com.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"