😊 RetireHub Daily: Golden Oldie Movies to Rewatch | 06/05/2024

It is Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

Dear RetireHub Daily Readers, are you ready to take it easy with some Entertainment this Wednesday? Once again, we’re treating you to a couple extra trivia questions, plus the usual deals and tips!

On this day in 1968, Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was shot. He would die the following day, almost 5 years after his brother, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

Do you know the name of the commission assembled to investigate JFK’s assassination? Test your knowledge in our trivia at the end of this newsletter.

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Top 5 Golden Era Movies to Rewatch

Trends come and go but the classics never change. So, sit back, find something healthy to snack on, and rewatch some of these golden oldies:

Comedy: Some Like it Hot (1959) Watch it on Amazon Prime (subscription required)

Film Noir: Double Indemnity (1944) Rent for $4.99 on Apple TV, YouTube, or Google Play

Musical: Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Stream on Max (subscription required)

Drama: Vertigo (1958) Watch it on Amazon Prime (subscription required)

Romance: Casablanca (1942) Stream on Max (subscription required)

It was hard to choose just one film per category! The beauty of lists is having a debate about it, right? Let us know your top golden oldies.

Note that most movies can now be rented or bought from Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google Play, or YouTube for a fee if you’re struggling to find something you’re craving.

Yesterday’s Poll Results - Do you get excited about new cell phones?

☎️ 45% of RetireHub Daily readers like modern phones but don’t consider them anything to call home about, while 30% like them and 7% love them. 18% consider new phones to be too much work. Hopefully, our guide to senior-friendly smartphones helps next time you have to replace yours.

Thanks to the many of you who vote and comment every day!

Our Favorite Comments:

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

• “Phones are too expensive! I buy used. I will not spend 1000.00 on a phone!”

• “My husband just got a new iPhone because his was so old it wouldn’t update anymore. It does all kinds of things but I like the old iPhone I have. ”

• “I don’t embrace today’s tech. While I realize it is a necessity, too many walk around like tech zombies. Glued to their electronics. ”

• “I’m not tech savvy so it’s usually frustrating getting a new phone.”

WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO

Here’s a great podcast you might be interested in!

WHAT WE’RE READING

SENIOR LIVING NEWS

3 Vital Keys To Unlocking Your Personal Freedom In Your 60s

When you think about freedom and ageing well, what pops into your mind? Is freedom an oxymoron or can you step into an even greater personal power in your 60s and beyond?

Over the years of work with my clients, I’ve noticed a pattern when it comes to unlocking personal freedom and ageing well. Here are the 3 keys to freedom that I have identified.

• Read the Article

How to be Happy in Retirement

When you think about retirement, what pops into your head first?

Key Takeaways

•Retirement can be socially isolating and boring if you don’t plan for it.

•Spend money on social activities and maintain your social networks.

•Think about what you’re going to spend your time doing, whether it’s working part-time or pursuing a passion.

Read the Guide

Slang Phrase of the Day

Phrase: “Touch grass“

Meaning: Perhaps surprising coming from Gen Z, but “touch grass” is a reminder that there’s a world outside, and folks should get away from their screens sometimes.

In a sentence: “After spending all day watching classic movies, let’s make sure we touch grass tomorrow.“

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY

Canada’s First Grocery Store Where Food is FREE Opens in Saskatchewan

In Saskatchewan, Canada’s first free grocery store is set to open as a flourishing food bank continues to look for ways to support the community.

The Regina Food Bank believes that allowing people who rely on the food bank for food security to fill out a cart just like a normal grocery store gives back agency, and may actually help feed more people by reducing waste.

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Relics Found in Egyptian Pet Cemetery: Evidence of Monkeys Imported from India and Centurion Letters of Papyrus

Classical Egypt was controlled by the Roman Empire for 600 years, and in the excavations of a pet cemetery, archaeologists from Poland are discovering fascinating insights into the lives of the legionaries who lived there.

The skeletons of more than 200 cats, dogs, calves, and monkeys were found in specially-made graves where they were preserved with care and effort.

• …Read More

RETIREHUB TRIVIA

A lot of you liked our question about “The Boss” yesterday, thank you for the comments! On the other hand, some of you weren’t happy with our description of “Hostas”, the popular garden plant. Thanks for writing in—we always appreciate the feedback and take it on board!

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).