ClearPath - Your Roadmap to Health & Wealth Each week, host Al Waller discusses a specific topic with experts including Catherine Collinson, founding president of nonprofit Transamerica Institute® and head of Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies®, and Mihaela Vincze, public health professional of Transamerica Institute®.
ClearPath - Your Roadmap to Health & Wealth

ClearPath - Your Roadmap to Health & Wealth

From WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore

Each week, host Al Waller discusses a specific topic with experts including Catherine Collinson, founding president of nonprofit Transamerica Institute® and head of Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies®, and Mihaela Vincze, public health professional of Transamerica Institute®.

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Employer-Worker Disconnects on Health and Well-Being

The future of work is a hot topic in today's post-pandemic turbulent economy, especially as disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence find their way into industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coping with Grief

Grief and loss are difficult experiences that will affect all of us during some point in our lives. Dealing with grief is a difficult process, and everyone copes in their own way. Grief can disrupt daily life, making it difficult to focus on loved ones, work, and other responsibilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aging in Place: Growing Older in Your Home

As most are aware, people are living longer now than any generation that came before us. However, with that gift of time comes some significant life decisions, and what probably comes to mind first would be where to live later in life. For an increasing number of people, that desire would be to age in place in their own homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prioritizing Self-Care During Stressful Times

Stress is a natural response to a trigger or a difficult situation. However, not managing stress, by taking care of ourselves, or practicing "self-care", can lead to issues with our mental and physical health. For instance, 44% of people who are not managing stress report often feeling anxious and depressed, according to a survey by Transamerica Institute (1) (1) "23rd Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey," nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS), 2022. TCRS is an operating division of Transamerica Institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing Stress for Healthy Aging

Managing stress is essential for maintaining good physical, mental, and emotional health. However, fewer than half (41%) of people reported that they are managing their stress on a consistent basis, according to a survey by Transamerica Institute (1). (1) "23rd Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey," nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS), 2022. TCRS is an operating division of Transamerica Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial Literacy: Understanding Your Finances & Money

"Financial literacy" is a term that we often hear – and it is an important one too. However, numerous research studies have indicated that many people are actually not financially literate. In fact, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), about 66% of the American population is considered financially illiterate. So, at the end of the day, what does it mean to be financially literate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Health Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering can help individuals make a positive impact on the world and the lives of others. According to a survey conducted by nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, one in four workers (24 percent) dream of spending their retirement doing volunteer work. Volunteering is not only a rewarding way to give back to our communities, but it can also benefit our health, especially as we age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saving for Retirement if You Don't Have a 401(k)

With the convenience of payroll deductions and employer matching contributions, workplace retirement plans such as 401(k)s and similar plans have proven to be the most effective way to promote retirement savings. However, millions of U.S. workers are not offered a plan by their employers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medicaid Explained

Medicaid is an invaluable social safety net that provides health care coverage and services for millions of lower income Americans. However, only one in five have a "great deal" of knowledge about it, according to a survey by Transamerica Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Health Benefits of Sunlight

most of history, many cultures honor the sun, praising it for providing people with good health and life. Back then, sunbathing was often prescribed to promote health and treat many illnesses, such as skin ailments and tuberculosis. It turns out that sunlight may be the remedy our ancestors thought it was—for both body and mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.