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RetireHub Daily — 2/13/24
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
RetireHub
February 13, 2024
RetireHub Daily
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
It is Tuesday, February 13th, 2024.
On This Day In History — On this day in 1950, British musician Peter Gabriel, who was the lead singer of the progressive rock band Genesis before launching a successful solo career, was born. His notable hits include “Sledgehammer” and “In Your Eyes.”
Deal of the Day
Ross (Dress for Less) and PetSmart — 10% Off
On Tuesdays, both Ross and PetSmart offer senior discounts of 10%. Ross gives the discount to seniors aged 55+ and PetSmart is for seniors aged 65+!
As always, be sure to check our Every Senior Discount tool for a comprehensive list of national stores that offer senior discounts!
RetireHub Poll
If you could pick one other event to get the same viewership as the Super Bowl, what would it be? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results — Create your dream concert lineup with any artists, past or present. Who’s headlining?
Freddie Mercury beat out every other artist with more than 50% of the vote to win!
Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!
Best of the Comments:
“The Beatles”
“Elvis, the King”
“Neil Diamond”
“Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones”
We had our artist depict a Freddie Mercury concert for RetireHub members!
What We’re Reading
Bloombay Beginnings, by Lilly Beckett
Price — $4.99 — Now for $0
Overview: The Abernathy sisters are each facing unexpected crossroads — so when Emily suddenly relocates to an idyllic community off Washington’s coast, Donna and Olivia drop everything to join her. Will the charming island help them all find what they’re looking for? A heartwarming saga with over 2,700 five-star Amazon ratings!
Senior Living News
25 Travel Destinations for 2024 — Must-Visit Places for Women Over 50
Are you planning a trip in 2024? Are you looking for a new travel destination? Every year, countless travel magazines and websites like Travel & Leisure, Lonely Planet, and Condé Nast Traveler, for example, put out their suggested destinations for the coming year. Sometimes, it’s a specific city or region in a country, and sometimes, it’s a whole country that is worth exploring.
1) The Cyclades, Greece – The Cyclades is an island group in the Aegean Sea known for its white-washed buildings, crystal-clear waters, and Mediterranean charm.
2) Grenada – Grenada is a Caribbean gem known for its lush landscapes, spice plantations, and pristine beaches, offering a blend of natural beauty and fascinating local culture.
Longevity Tip Of The Day
Ponder a Ponderosa — Experiencing a sense of awe — such as when viewing the Grand Canyon or listening to Beethoven’s Ninth — may boost the body’s defense system, says research from the University of California, Berkeley. “That awe, wonder and beauty promote healthier levels of cytokines suggests that the things we do to experience these emotions — a walk in nature, losing oneself in music, beholding art — has a direct influence upon health and life expectancy,” says Dacher Keltner, a psychologist and coauthor of the study.
Slang Word Of The Day
Word: Gucci
Definition: Good, cool, or going well
Used in a Sentence: Don’t worry about it! It’s all Gucci!
News of the Day
Dog Owner Frantic Over Missing Senior Pet Finds 'Popular' Pup Making Friends at a Milwaukee Bar
A senior dog in Milwaukee had a big night out! The pup, a 16-year-old Shih Tzu named Bear, belongs to Jenny Hazard, who said her pet has always been a lover of adventure, WITI reported.
Hazard took to the streets to look for her beloved Bear and started a full-blown search on social media. Soon after starting her search for the dog, Hazard discovered Bear had slipped out for a bit to a local tavern.
"They took good care of him, and I guess he was pretty popular," Hazard said of her dog's night out.
Kansas Gov. signs bill to increase wages of employees with disabilities, facilitate opportunity
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s signature sits freshly inked on a bill that is meant to move Kansas employers away from paying employees with disabilities less than minimum wage.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday, Feb. 8, that she put her signature on Senate Bill 15 to help facilitate employment opportunities for Kansans with disabilities.
RetireHub Trivia
What groundbreaking product did Apple Inc. introduce in 2007, revolutionizing the smartphone industry? |
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and in what field? |
Which movie was the first to surpass $1 billion in box office revenue worldwide? |
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