Finding purpose in later life, Inflation remains high

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Senior citizens participate in a weekly yoga class at the Senior Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Yoga can benefit older people in three important ways, improving balance, strength and flexibility. Tony Ding/AP Photo

Finding purpose after having success with a career and family can be a challenge. An author joins us with tips on renewing our ambition later in life. We also look at why inflation has risen so rapidly and what it would take to bring prices down again.

Featured in this Show

  • How to continue progressing in your life — after career successes

    After obtaining a stable career and family, it’s common for people to wonder what they should accomplish next. Our guest shares suggestions for finding renewed purpose and happiness later in life.

  • Inflation rates are at their fastest pace in 40 years. Here's why.

    Consumer prices jumped 7.5% last month compared with a year earlier. That’s the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We talk with an investment coach about why the inflation rate is high and how likely it is to decrease.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Arthur Brooks Guest
  • G. Kevin Spellman Guest

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