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Warmly,
Mike Bridges
FEATURED ARTICLE
The One Name Missing From Your Financial Accounts
A simple account setting could give your family and financial firm one more
layer of protection when something doesn’t look right.
Most of us know we should have an emergency contact in our phone.
Someone to call if we are in an accident.
Someone who knows where the important papers are.
Someone who can step in when life suddenly gets complicated.
But there is another contact many people never think about.
And this one may matter when your money is at risk.
It is called a trusted contact person.
If you have a brokerage account, IRA, investment account or other securities
account, your financial firm may have already asked you whether you want to
name one.
A lot of people probably skipped right past that question.
I understand why.
The words “trusted contact” can sound like you are giving someone access to your
account.
You are not.
And that is exactly why I think more people over 55 should understand what this
little-known protection actually does.
Which mini business interests you?
Why Retirement May Not Get Cheaper as You Get Older
For years, we have been told a simple retirement story.
Work hard.
Save money.
Pay off the house.
Retire.
Then your expenses should start going down.
No commute.
No work clothes.
Maybe fewer restaurant meals.
Maybe less driving.
Maybe the kids are finally paying their own bills. It sounds logical.
And in some areas, it can absolutely happen. But there is a problem.
Retirement does not automatically get cheap just because you
get older. Some expenses disappear. Others simply take their place.
And the expenses that show up later in retirement can be
harder to cut. That is the part I think too many retirement plans miss.
The Bills Don’t Retire When You Do…..
You Don’t Need an Expensive Gym to Stay Fit After 55
One of the biggest myths about staying healthy after 55 is that it has to cost a lot of
money. A gym membership. Expensive exercise equipment. Special clothes. A
personal trainer. Maybe even a new smartwatch.
The truth is much simpler.
Some of the best things you can do for your health cost little—or
nothing at all.
And after 55, that matters because staying fit isn't just about looking better. It's
about keeping the strength, balance, energy, and independence to keep doing the
things you enjoy.
💸 Money Leak of the Week: Keeping an oversized storage unit
After removing unwanted belongings, you may qualify for a smaller unit or be able to eliminate the expense entirely.
🚨 Scam Warning: Fake storage-auction payment requests
A supposed buyer or storage company asks for a deposit through an unusual payment method. Verify the company and transaction independently.
💡 Income Idea: Organize garages by category
Help homeowners group tools, seasonal items, sports equipment, and household supplies without offering full-scale moving or concierge services.
🔧 Useful Tool: A label-making app or printable label template
Clear labels make shelves, bins, and storage areas easier to maintain after the initial cleanup.
✅ Do This Today: Empty one mystery storage box
Keep, donate, sell, or discard everything inside instead of returning the unopened box to storage.
Friendly Challenge
Think of one friend who would enjoy finding an extra $100, $300, or even more in their monthly budget. Send them The O55 Report today—you may be giving them their next great money idea.
The Budget Buddy is an easy, step-by-step tracker designed to help you see exactly where your money goes, what you can adjust, and how to stay in control of your spending
The O55 Subscriber Testimonial
“I started reading the O55 Report for the money-saving tips, but I keep reading because it covers the things I’m really thinking about at this stage of life. It’s simple, useful, and never makes me feel like I’m being talked down to. Matthew B
