😊 RetireHub Daily 05/22/2024 😊

It is Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

Dear RetireHub Daily Readers, today’s theme is Entertainment, with the usual deals, tips, and trivia. Enjoy!

On this day in 1927, Future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was granted a patent for a boat-lifting device. He remains the only U.S. president to have a patent.

Do you know what occupation Lincoln had before entering politics? Test your knowledge in our trivia at the end of this newsletter.

Deal of the Day

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RETIREHUB POLL

What’s on(line) TV tonight?

It’s so easy watch whatever you want on TV these days—unless you can’t decide. How many hours are wasted deciding what to watch each night?

Here’s a quick look at what’s good for streaming at the moment, and some streaming services you may not have explored.

Tell us what you’ve been watching and we’ll include some of your tips next Wednesday!

Yesterday’s Poll Results - Do you find new technology more useful or confusing?

💻 51% of RetireHub Daily readers describe new technology as “mostly useful but also confusing”, which we agree with. 11% want to go back to simpler times.

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.

• “When confused, I ask my grandkids!!”

• “I love exploring New gadgets. Anything to make my life easier. For example; my new car lights up when I walk by. A new gadget I never knew I needed.”

• “Not growing up with cell phones, computers, AI, etc. It's all intimidating & afraid of all the scams.”

• “Sometimes change can be hard but also good. I guess it is just about learning the balance!”

WHAT WE’RE READING

SENIOR LIVING NEWS

A Book Discusses the Wisdom of a “Death Doula”

A book about a death doula sounds pretty morbid. But I’m here to say that The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer is anything but. It is an uplifting read with themes and wisdom of living well abounding throughout.

Yes, there is much to say about grief and dying. And there is also much to say about what goes into living a good life.

• Read the Article

How Long Will $100,000 Last in Retirement?

The rate of return on your investment, as well as the sequence of returns, determines much of what you’ll have to work with.

Key Takeaways

•The rate of return on your investment, as well as the sequence of returns, determines much of what you’ll have to work with.

•Your spending patterns will also determine how long your money will last.

•It’s a good idea to plan for a long life and consult a Certified Financial Planner®.

• Read the Guide

Slang Word of the Day

Word: “Snack”

Definition: Not a reference to a quick bite to eat, a “snack” is how one describes someone they find attractive.

In a sentence: “That gentleman at the post office was such a snack.”

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY

‘My Baby is Still in the House!’ Hero Stranger Dives into Burning Home Twice to Save Ohio Baby

A Cleveland man is being hailed as a hero for his determination to rescue an infant trapped in a burning house.

“The mother was sitting on the… lawn with her one baby and I asked her if she was all right and she said, ‘My baby is still in the house,’ and I was thinking to myself, ‘Oh my God, I have to save the baby.’ That’s how it was going to be,” Stickovich told Nexstar’s WJW.

…Read More

The First of 2,000 Privately Owned White Rhinos Get New Home – Rewilded by South African Conservancy

An ambitious plan to rewild 2,000 southern white rhino into secure protected areas in Africa over the next 10 years has officially begun, with 40 of these majestic beasts on their way to a new home at the Munywana Conservancy in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

• …Read More

RETIREHUB TRIVIA

Our goal is to grow RetireHub to over 1 million members — with this, we’ll have the leverage to get even better discounts from the likes of Netflix, Amazon, and others.

To help incentivize referrals, we’re giving away 12 months of your favorite streaming service for free! Simply forward this email to a friend (and cc [email protected]) and you’ll be entered into the drawing on June 12th! (Maximum $20/month streaming service).

Each additional friend you send the email to will count as an additional entry (25 person max).