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RetireHub Daily — 1/9/24
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
RetireHub
January 09, 2024
RetireHub Daily
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
It is Tuesday, January 9th, 2024.
On This Day In History — On this day in 2001, Apple introduced iTunes, a digital media player application that, with the year's later debut of the iPod, revolutionized digital music.
Deal of the Day
Doc Martens — Up to 40% Off
Doc Martens are known for their stylish boots, sneakers, and sandals — and now they’re bringing down the prices by as much as 40%.
Check out their latest styles at much more affordable prices.
RetireHub Poll
Which 'Golden Oldie' song can you never resist dancing to? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results — Which world landmark would you most like to visit?
With nearly 40% of the vote, “The Grand Canyon” was the clear winner!
Thanks to everyone who voted!
Words of the Day
Finance Term: High-yield savings account
Definition: A type of bank account offered by online banks or credit unions that offers a higher interest rate than traditional savings accounts.
Medical Term: CPR
Definition: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Slang Word of the Day: Wallflower
Definition: An introvert, someone who avoids the limelight and is more comfortable standing on the sidelines of an activity.
Used in a Sentence: “Everyone thinks being a wallflower is a bad thing, but I think they’re the most fun and easygoing people.”
Longevity Tip Of The Day
Frozen is fine — You can eat a balanced diet even when fresh fruits and vegetables are out of season because frozen can be as good as or even better for life-extending nutrients. British scientists found that fresh fruit can lose nutrients after three days of refrigeration, while frozen fruits don’t suffer the same fate. Another study similarly found that frozen blueberries contained more vitamin C than fresh ones.
What We’re Reading
Eden, by W.A. Schwartz
Price — $5.99 Free
Overview: Thirty years after her sister’s disappearance, struggling single mother Evelyn learns her body may have finally been located. When she returns to Louisiana to identify the remains, she uncovers shocking secrets that could change the town of Eden forever…
News of the Day
Man arrested after World of Warcraft game helps police in Florida find missing 16-year-old girl from Ohio
Authorities say they were able to locate a missing 16-year-old girl from Ohio at a residence in Florida with the help of the popular online video game World of Warcraft.
The FBI contacted the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday seeking help finding the teenager, according to a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office in north-central Florida.
The viruses that keep on giving: Flu, COVID cases up over Christmas, expected to keep rising
Christmas brought the flu and other respiratory illnesses to many Americans, as more than half the states in the U.S. reported widespread sickness before the New Year.
Holiday gatherings could result in reports of the continued spread of illnesses over the coming weeks, as this data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, posted Friday, which accounts for sicknesses just through Dec. 30.
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