Zoomer Magazine

Dolly Inc. Country music legend Dolly Parton and prolific author James Patterson discuss their new book collab. Plus, our annual Money Guide shows you how to be thrifty, live large and retire well.

Zoomer Magazine • VOLUME 38, NUMBER 2

The Money Issue

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

THIS WAY UP (AND DOWN) • THE PEAKS AND VALLEYS IN THE JOURNEY

A ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR

BLUE RODEO RIDES AGAIN

Bow Down

50 AND FABULOUS

Movie Night

Wealth Wise • Whether you’re 25 or 65, these titles will inspire you to look after your hard-earned cash

The ER Diaries • Dr. Zachary Levine gives us the 911

Inflationary Measures

Welcome TO THE DollyVERSE • The country star teams up with literary star James Patterson on 'Run, Rose, Run', and ends up inventing a new genre — the musical novel

AUTHOR / AUTHOR • The man who wrote the book on bestselling books makes history with Dolly

Saving GRACE • The pandemic taught us to expect the unexpected. Financial resilience will help us ride it and other future economic shocks out

The COST of AGING in PLACE • If you want to live in your own home for as long as possible, planning – and budgeting – for renovations starts now

There’s an APP for THAT • Smart use of technology can help you find the best price

Proceed with CAUTION • Informative tales from snowbirds and advice from experts help you stay on track, as travel remains unpredictable

Face VALUE • We asked three dermatologists to give us the latest on “lunchtime” treatments, new ways to use old faithfuls, what they cost and how long they last

Sweat EQUITY • What is your sanity worth? From $0 for virtual classes to $2,000 for Peloton bikes, the value of physical and mental fitness during the pandemic is priceless

A Life’s MEASURE • As baby boomers retire and redefine how they spend their time and their money, Michael Harris says they will find purpose in small pleasures — and help save the planet

A JOB WELL DONE • When work becomes more about money and less about meaning, it may be time to consider a pivot. Leanne Delap talks to three people who changed tack and found their calling

Closer to Home • Dreaming of your next trip? Get inspired with these ideas

STATES OF THE UNION • When a marriage flags, don’t just push the escape button. As Gabrielle Bauer writes, some partnerships may thrive and survive if couples agree on unconventional arrangements

Saddling Up • A Canadian costumer rustles up a new entry in the Black cowboy canon and makes fashion history

Gold Mine • This year’s Oscar watch is one for the ages

HIGH SOCIETY • Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes extends his social commentary to the Gilded Age, probing the divide between old and new money

Moses’ Last Word/First Word