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RetireHub Daily — 1/1/24
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
RetireHub
January 01, 2024
RetireHub Daily
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
Happy New Year!
It is Monday, January 1st, 2024.
The most iconic venue in college sports.
On This Day In History — On this day in 1902, the first college football bowl game was held as the University of Michigan defeated Stanford in what became known as the Rose Bowl; however, the game did not become an annual event until 1916.
Deal of the Day
Amazon Men’s Essentials — Up to 40% Off
Amazon Essentials are price-conscious items for your wardrobe, and right now they’re slashing prices even further — up to 40% off on select items, with many other items at least 20% off.
Sweatshirts, sweat pants, shirts, jackets…you name it.
RetireHub Poll
If you had a time machine, which era would you visit first? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results — What aspect of financial security is most important to you?
With 50% of the vote, “Ensuring a steady income from savings or pension” was the runaway winner.
Thanks to everyone who voted!
Words of the Day
Finance Term: Bear Market
Definition: A bear market is when a market experiences prolonged price declines. It typically describes a condition in which securities prices fall 20% or more from recent highs amid widespread pessimism and negative investor sentiment.
Medical Term: Abrasion
Definition: A typically non-serious scrape or cut.
Slang Word of the Day: DL
Definition: An acronym that stands for: Down low, referring to an activity or information that is meant to be kept discreet.
Used in a Sentence: “We’ve been talking, but we’re keeping it on the DL for now.”
Longevity Tip Of The Day
Drive Less — In 2014, more than 5,700 older adults were killed and more than 236,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes. Per mile traveled, fatal crashes increase noticeably starting at age 70 and are highest among drivers age 85 and older, a highway safety organization says. If you’re feeling unsafe behind the wheel, it might be time to look for alternative transportation.
What We’re Reading
The Irish Cottage, by Juliet Gauvin
Price — $5.99 Free
Overview: With over 5,200 five-star Goodreads ratings: When her great-aunt Mags passes away, Elizabeth leaves everything behind for a quaint cottage in Ireland. With a box of letters as her guide, Elizabeth uncovers the truth about her parents — and embarks on a journey of self-discovery…
News of the Day
Road Traffic Deaths Have Fallen by Up to 50% Across the Globe Since 2010
The tally of road crash deaths is heading in the right direction—downwards.
The new 2023 World Health Organization report on road safety shows that, since 2010, road traffic deaths have fallen by 5%—and that would translate into a 16% drop if the rise in global population was accounted for.
Danish monarch announces abdication live on TV
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has announced her surprise abdication in a new year TV address.
She will formally step down on 14 January, which will be 52 years to the day since she became queen.
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