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😊 RetireHub Daily 05/23/2024 😊
Deals, trivia, and tips for seniors!
RetireHub
May 23, 2024
It is Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
Dear RetireHub Daily Readers, welcome to the Thursday Travel edition, with the usual deals, tips, and trivia. Enjoy!
Thank you to everyone who pointed out that we got the date wrong for President Lincoln’s patent yesterday. Clearly that didn’t happen in 1927, a full 62 years after his assassination in 1865! Apologies for the mistake.
On this day in 1934, Bonnie and Clyde, notorious American outlaws, were killed in a police shoot-out.
Do you know in which State Bonnie and Clyde were finally stopped and killed by police? Test your knowledge in our trivia at the end of this newsletter.
Deal of the Day
Browse men's and women's clothing and footwear, baby items, accessories and more. Top brands, such as adidas, Alexander McQueen, Allbirds, Toms, Nike, New Balance, On, and many more.
RETIREHUB POLL
How do you feel about train travel? |
Train Destinations For Seniors Across the U.S.
Trains can be a fun way to travel for us older folks who can take our time, see more of this great country while sitting back and enjoying the views.
Here are some great train journeys to consider.
Rocky Mountaineer—Travel through Moab, Utah and Denver, Colorado, taking in stunning mountains en route.
The Grand Canyon Railway—Take in the Grand Canyon a different, more historical way, with a journey that includes plenty of time to explore.
Alaska Railroad, The Borealis—Go hunting for the Northern Lights by train through stunning Alaskan wilderness.
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad—Take an old steam engine across Colorado from Durango to the historic mining town of Silverton.
Amtrak Empire Builder—This route connects Chicago to the Pacific Northwest via Glacier Nation Park. Just beautiful.
Hopefully, these ideas will spark some train-based adventures in your retirement. Send any train-based travel tips and we’ll share the best next travel Tuesday!
Yesterday’s Poll Results - What is your favorite thing to watch through online subscription services such as Netflix?
📺 Most (43%) RetireHub Daily readers prefer watching new shows and movies on subscription streaming services. 19% don’t have any subscriptions.
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.
“I like the made-for Netflix shows.”
“We like to watch new tv shows and movies together. On my own, I watch the classics!”
“I enjoy British TV shows. I find them to be very clever with so many plot twists & turns.”
WHAT WE’RE READING
 | by Maggie Smith From the author of the award-winning Truth and Other Lies comes a gripping suspense novel about an ambitious prosecutor on the hunt for her sadistic stalker, only to find herself framed for murder when he turns up dead. |
SENIOR LIVING NEWS
We spend our time at home more than anywhere else, so what can we do with our space to love being there?
Here are some additions in my home space that give it a warm cozy feeling I love being in. These items are affordable and easy to find. Give them a try!
Distribution of trust assets to beneficiaries can get a little tricky, since there are multiple options to consider. Here’s what you need to know about how your funds and property will be passed to others when the time comes.
Key Takeaways
•A trust helps you securely transfer assets to your loved ones at a predetermined time.
•You can choose to have all the assets transferred at once, on a fixed date, or at the trustee’s discretion.
•The trustee transfers assets based on the instructions you provide in the trust document.
Packing Cubes—keep your clothing bulk to a minimum by trying packing cubes. These zippable pouches come in various sizes that let you organize your clothes into different groups, and fit snugly into suitcases, saving time and space. Here are some great packing cubes at their cheapest price.
GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY
Potatoes were coming out of the ground in such numbers that after fulfilling all his normal deliveries and quotas, Isaiah Hofner still had 10 million pounds of potatoes left.
He had a few options, including leaving them to rot as fertilizer, turning them into animal feed, or selling at a tiny profit or even a loss in such a flush market. In the end, Hofner followed his heart and resolved to give all of them away to the needy.
Australian marine biologists recently captured video of a large, deep-water squid attacking one of their cameras over 3,000 feet below the surface of the ocean.
The deep-sea hooked squid is one of the largest deep-dwelling squid species, but rather than the animal’s size, it was the glowing lights on the end of its tentacles that most interested scientists.
RETIREHUB TRIVIA
In what State were Bonnie and Clyde finally stopped and killed by police? |
Which actress was involved in a scandalous love triangle with Eddie Fisher and Richard Burton, leading to two marriages to Burton? |
Which U.S. state is known for having a panhandle and is also called the "Sooner State"? |
How was today's newsletter? |
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