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Image by Tumisu from Pixabay The Pharmacist Wordsmith – April 17, 2025 – Life-Changing Words Post #46

Investing isn’t just about numbers—it’s about emotions, too. When people feel good about the market, they invest more, and stock prices go up. When they get nervous, they stop buying, or worse, they sell, and prices drop. That’s how the market works.

As someone with an MBA focused on finance and economics, I’ve spent years studying how markets behave. I also follow the principles of Dimensional Fund Advisors, … Continue reading about Why the Stock Market Drops When Confidence Fades (And What to Do About It)

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The Pharmacist Wordsmith – April 3, 2025 – Life-Changing Words Post #45

Let's be real—retirement isn't always the champagne-and-beach-walks fantasy people make it out to be.

Sure, it can be amazing. But it's also a huge life change. And just like any major transition, there are some emotional twists and turns.

In fact, a lot of retirees go through something that … Continue reading about The 5 Emotional Stages of Retirement (And How to Deal with Them)

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The Pharmacist Wordsmith – March 20, 2025 – Life-Changing Words Post #44

How should I live my life? This question hits different, doesn’t it? It’s not just some casual thought that pops up in passing. It’s the kind of question that can keep you up at night, staring at the ceiling, wondering if you’re doing any of this … Continue reading about How Should I Live My Life?

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The Pharmacist Wordsmith – February 20, 2025 – Life-Changing Words Post #42

Millennials are breaking away from the traditional retirement dream that older generations cherished—those long days of golf courses, quiet beaches, and bingo nights.

The new vision is more about staying active, financially flexible, and having the freedom to explore passions rather than fully leaving … Continue reading about Millennials Are Redefining Retirement—And It’s Not About Golf and Bingo

The Pharmacist Wordsmith – February 6, 2025 – Life-Changing Words Post #41

Hi, I’m Jay Nesbit—award-winning author, behavioral health pharmacist, and MBA. I’ve spent much of my life helping people improve their well-being, and one thing I’ve learned is that retirement planning isn’t just about your future. It’s about living better right now.

I know, the thought of planning for something that may be decades away can feel overwhelming. Maybe you're juggling a career, family responsibilities, … Continue reading about 7 Surprising Ways Retirement Planning Improves Your Life Today