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RetireHub Daily — 1/27/24
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
RetireHub
January 27, 2024
RetireHub Daily
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
It is Saturday, January 27th, 2024.
On This Day In History — On this day in 1973 the Paris accord ending the Vietnam War, America's longest war to that time, was signed, providing for an exchange of prisoners and for the unilateral withdrawal of U.S. forces from South Vietnam.
Deal of the Day
One of the more well known senior discounts is Denny’s senior menu, which offers staples like country-fried steaks and omelettes for under $10. Additionally, locations across the country also offer an additional 15% discount off the entire menu (not all locations have this offer, so be sure to inquire at your local location).
RetireHub Poll
Which lost art or skill would you like to see revived in today's world? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results — What would be your dream home?
You can’t put a price on beachfront property! With nearly 50% of the vote, a beachfront villa with ocean views took home the crown!
Thanks to everyone who voted!
We had our artist depict members enjoying their relaxing dream home.
What We’re Reading
Deuce Mora Mystery Series, by Jean Heller
Price — $8.99 Free
Overview: The first book in a Seattle thriller series! Someone wants Mac Davis dead… and the veteran Marine turned cop reporter will have to use all of his skills to find out who — and why.
Senior Living News
Tips for Healthy Hearing In Your 60s and Up!
Do you often find yourself asking someone to repeat what they’ve just said? When you go out to dinner, do you have issues hearing your loved ones or friends during the conversation? Do you find yourself turning up the volume on your radio or T.V.? Do you have to work hard to hear on the telephone?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are 42 million people in the U.S. who suffer from some type of hearing loss, and at least 25% of those people are women in their early 60s and that percentage doubles over the age of 65.
Words of the Day
Finance Term: Collateral
Definition: Collateral in the financial world is a valuable asset that a borrower pledges as security for a loan. In the event of a default, the lender can seize the collateral and sell it to recoup the loss.
Medical Term: Noninvasive
Definition: Doesn’t require entering the body with instruments; usually simple.
Slang Word of the Day: RPG
Definition: An acronym that stands for: Role-playing game, a genre of games where the player controls a character and explores an imaginary world.
Used in a Sentence: “I gotta tell you I could spend 10 hours a day playing RPGs.”
Longevity Tip Of The Day
Quit Smoking — We know giving up cigarettes can lengthen your life, but by how much may surprise you. A 50-year British study shows that quitting at age 30 could give you an entire decade. Kicking the habit at age 40, 50, or 60 can add 9, 6, or 3 years to your life, respectively.
News of the Day
Handwriting Strengthens Brain Connections and Boosts Learning More Than Tapping on a Keyboard
In an ever more digital world, pen and paper are increasingly getting replaced with screens and keyboards in classrooms. Now, a new study has investigated neural networks in the brain during hand and typewriting and showed that connectivity between different brain regions is more elaborate when letters are formed by hand.
This improved brain connectivity, which is crucial to memory building and information encoding, may indicate that writing by hand supports learning.
George Carlin estate sues over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI
George Carlin estate sues over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles on Thursday asks that a judge order the podcast outlet Dudesy to immediately take down the audio special, “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead,” in which a synthesis of Carlin delivers commentary on current events. Carlin died in 2008.
RetireHub Trivia
Which actor portrayed Rhett Butler in the 1939 film 'Gone with the Wind'? |
What year did the United States land the first man on the moon? |
Which novel features the character Atticus Finch? |
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