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RetireHub Daily — 2/28/24
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
RetireHub
February 28, 2024
RetireHub Daily
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
It is Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.
On This Day In History — On this day in 1983, the final episode of the immensely popular TV series M*A*S*H aired and was watched by an estimated 106 million viewers.
Deal of the Day
Marshalls is running a massive markdown event, with hundreds of items on sale, and some for as much as 70% off.
RetireHub Poll
If you could visit any place in the world for a dream vacation, where would it be? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results — What’s your current favorite app on your phone?
Social media led the way with over 56% of the vote, followed by Games or Puzzle apps for relaxation!
Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!
Best of the Comments:
“Words with friends …. Playing it relaxes me before sleeping”
“Happy Color”
“News Break and The Weather Channel ”
“A game called Woodoku has both me and my husband hooked!”
We had our artist depict a RetireHub members playing the physical scrabble game!
What We’re Reading
Sisters of Woodside Mysteries (Books 1-3), by Mary Kingswood
Price — $9.99 — Now for $0
Overview: The Winterton sisters are left penniless after their father’s death and have no choice but to seek employment. Taking jobs as a governess, a chaperone, and a ladies’ companion, the sisters discover new worlds of opportunity — and the possibilities of true love… A charming box set!
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Senior Living News
Emotional Decluttering In My 60s
As I look back on my life, I can see all the events and circumstances that brought me to where I am now. I am grateful for every situation and relationship that helped me to grow into the woman I am today.
What I have realized is that some of what I have been holding onto no longer serves me, and it is time to let it go. Just like that closet packed with clothes that I no longer wear; it is time to clear some of the emotional clutter.
Choosing when to take your Social Security benefits can be a complicated and weighty decision for many Americans. In this guide, we will explore the core factors you need to consider before deciding when to claim your benefits, including the implications of early payments versus waiting until you reach Full Retirement Age (FRA).
In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Bill into law, promising a plan to assist America's retirees. Social Security functions much like a pension, providing a steady stream of income issued by the government, based on your earnings during your working years. Choosing when to take your Social Security benefits can be a complicated and weighty decision for many Americans.
Longevity Tip Of The Day
Love yourself and others — Holistic doctor Gladys McGarey, M.D. has accumulated a lot of wisdom in her 102 years on this planet, and one of her biggest lessons is that love is a great healer. In her podcast episode, she points to research showing that those who provide emotional support to others tend to live longer lives, and people who practice lovingkindness meditation have longer telomeres (a biomarker of healthy aging) than those who don't.
Slang Word Of The Day
Word: Bae
Definition: "Before anyone else," babe, or baby; is used to describe a romantic partner or good friend.
Used in a Sentence: “I’m gonna plan a weekend getaway for me and bae.”
News of the Day
Joe Biden Pledges $1.7 Billion to End Hunger Across U.S.
The Biden administration has announced a $1.7 billion package to fund initiatives aimed at ending hunger across the United States by 2030, the White House announced on Tuesday morning.
The commitment will go towards funding 141 projects across the nation. The full details of the package are expected to be announced by Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, at an event at the White House later on Tuesday.
This teenager was struggling to find size 23 shoes to wear. Shaq came to his rescue.
A Missouri teenager who longed to find tennis shoes that fit comfortably finally has some of his own thanks to NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal.
Jor’el Bolden is 16 years old, stands at 6-foot-5, weighs 380 pounds and wears a size 23 shoe. Because of the size of his feet, his mother has struggled to find shoes that fit him comfortably.
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