"Third Quarter" Your Best Quarter

At Hively, we're always on the hunt for the culture and tips to enrich this next life chapter. This week, we’re diving into the art of reinvention—how life after full-time work can open doors to passions and roles you never imagined. For inspiration, we’ve got the Financial Times’ take on making the “third quarter” of life your best yet, fresh research from Harvard, and a hands-on resource for turning family recipes into a lasting legacy with Heritage Cookbook.

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• Let's Talk: Reinventing Your Next Chapter
  Life after full-time work can be the spark of something entirely new, sometimes in ways we never saw coming. From discovering hidden talents to embracing new roles and passions, join us to explore what reinvention can look like.
  Wed 9/10 at 1pm ET | Sign-up here

• Expert Series: Understanding the 2026 Medicare Environment
  Medicare faces major shifts in 2026 under the Inflation Reduction Act. In this interactive session, Andrew Firmin will unpack what’s ahead - from drug coverage changes and potential Medicare Advantage plan terminations to rising Medigap premiums and stricter Part D rules.
  Tue 9/23 at 4pm ET | Sign-up here

This Week’s Suggested Reading 📖

• How to Make the “Third Quarter” of Your Life the Best Quarter
  The Financial Times explores how ages 50–75—the “third quarter of life”—can be the most fulfilling years, offering health, freedom, and resources to pursue travel and passions. To make the most of this window, experts stress flexible retirement income strategies, thoughtful financial planning, and a focus on purpose and family alongside wealth. Click to read at Financial Times

The Latest in Healthy Aging 🧠

• Harvard Study Finds Vitamin D Supplement May Slow Biological Aging
  A Harvard study recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily may significantly slow down key markers of aging, such as telomere shortening. Click to read at Harvard Health.

This Week’s Resource 🎉

• Want to Write Your Own Cookbook? 🧑🏼‍🍳
  Heritage Cookbook is an easy-to-use platform for transforming beloved family recipes and stories into beautifully-designed custom cookbooks. Hively members receive 50% off Premium Memberships, which include a free eBook and offer access to all Heritage Cookbook templates and fonts as well as the Recipe Box feature! Click to learn more.

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