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😊 RetireHub Daily 05/16/2024 😊

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May 16, 2024

It is Thursday, May 16th, 2024

Dear RetireHub Daily Readers, it’s “Travel Thursday”. Buckle up for the usual deals, trivia, and tips with a travel twist!

Congrats to RetireHub member Scot for winning the May 15th draw and getting his favorite streaming service paid for a full year! (Keep reading till the end to see how you too could get a year’s worth of free streaming.)

Moriondo’s patent for the espresso machine.

On this day in 1884, Angelo Moriondo patented the world’s first “espresso” machine. This was first ever steam-powered coffee brewer. However, what it made wasn’t like modern espresso. It was more like the coffee you’d find in a diner. But still, Moriondo’s invention was the beginning of a long journey to the machines in your local independent coffee shop.

Deal of the Day

Hammocks, decor, exotic lighting. Make it feel like you’re on vacation in your own backyard with discounts of up to 74% off.

RETIREHUB POLL

Do you plan to visit more of the US in your retirement?

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Hidden Gems at Home

We’re lucky to live somewhere as vast and varied as America. With international air travel (and everything else!) becoming increasingly expensive, it could be worth looking closer to home for new adventures in retirement.

Here are some destinations for domestic travel:

  • Emerald Isle, NC—a quaint costal town hidden away on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. With a name like that you’d expect nice beaches, and you won’t be disappointed.

  • Destin, Florida—boasting 27 golf courses and a reputation as “the world’s luckiest fishing village”, Destin makes for a great senior destination off the usual Florida beat.

  • Jekyll Island, Georgia—off the coast of Georgia, Jekyll Island has beaches and plenty of marine activities to keep you entertained outdoors.

  • La Jolla, CA—combine the best of the coast with a charming beachside town. Known for its seafood restaurants and spectacular sunsets, this is the Golden State at its best.

  • Branson, Missouri—the Ozarks are a lesser discussed but no less stunning mountain range in Missouri. Take in the view on a scenic train ride or dinner cruise between enjoying the town’s lively entertainment.

Yesterday’s Poll Results - What's your preferred way to read a book?

You can’t beat a good old-fashioned book, so say 54% of RetireHub Daily readers. Though 29% like to use an e-reader, and many of you pointed out that e-readers are a great option for traveling and ease of use. Happy reading!

Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!

Our Favorite Comments:

We love hearing and sharing comments from our polls! While we can’t publish them all, we do read and appreciate every comment.

  • “While in-hand, hardcopy is my preference, I do use a reader. I can not afford to financially support my reading habit in retirement. I download free books and occasionally use the library.”

  • “Nothing like something you can give to the next person”

  • “I love to read physical books, but my eyesight is not good enough. That's where the Kindle comes in. I can adjust the lighting and the font of the text.”

  • “This type of reading [audiobooks] allows me to multitask. Working in garage, etc.”

WHAT WE’RE READING

by Ava Strong

Could the music box a serial killer leaves next to victims’ bodies provide a chilling clue to the next crime scene? FBI agent Elle Keen must rely on her code-cracking skills as she races to find answers before more blood is shed.

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SENIOR LIVING NEWS

Look back over the years and if you’re lucky, you’ll have clocked up a fair few holidays. Sun-soaked beaches, less-than-perfect campsites, city wanderings.

Where do you find those memorable holiday moments now? Not surprisingly, as we age, so our tastes and demands change.

With mild weather and plenty of scenic destinations, North Carolina has become a popular place for relocating retirees.

Key Takeaways

•North Carolina has a little bit of everything, from a mild climate to beaches and mountains.

•There are plenty of options for retiring in North Carolina, whether you’re looking for a scenic coastal town to a large city.

•When looking for good places to live in North Carolina after retirement, consider healthcare, access to amenities, and the 65-plus population in the area.

Travel Tip of the Day:

Roll up those socks, save space—if you pack an extra pair of shoes for your vacation, save some space and roll your socks up into little balls, then stuff them in each show. Provided your shoes are kept fresh and fragrance-free, this tip can save crucial luggage space!

Slang of the Day

Word: “Simp”

Definition: From the lesser-heard word “simpering” that you may have often read in romance novels, someone is being a “simp” when they are hopelessly doing too much for someone they have an obvious crush on.

Used in a Sentence: “He’s driving her here, there, and everywhere every day. What a simp!”

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY

Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago according to a new study.

It’s enough to put a bit of spring chicken back into the feet of a silver fox, and the study found that people tended to view being old as occurring later and later as they advanced through life, showing age is even less than a number—it’s just a mindset.

After less than a year of treatment with an experimental new cancer drug, a young woman has seen her tumor vanish, along with her fears that she would never be able to carry another child.

Spill was just the fourth person to receive dostarlimab—which she took as an injection every week for six months. After her fourth treatment, Spill got the news—her tumor had shrunk to half its original size.

RETIREHUB TRIVIA

Which U.S. city is famous for its Mardi Gras celebration and French Quarter?

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Which classic film features the song "Moon River" and stars Audrey Hepburn as a young New York socialite?

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Which country produces the most coffee beans?

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