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RetireHub Daily — 3/13/24
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March 13, 2024
It is Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
On this day in 1781, English astronomer William Herschel observed the seventh planet from the Sun, Uranus—first described by him as “a curious either nebulous star or perhaps a comet” and named for the father of the god Saturn.
DEAL OF THE DAY
 | Furniture has become insanely expensive, and Macy’s is running a clearance sale on thousands of items right now (up to 50% off). It’s a one-day sale so act fast! |
RETIREHUB POLL
How has your approach to friendships evolved as you've gotten older? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results - What is your main goal when traveling to a new place?
With over 30% of the vote “Engaging in activities unique to the destination” took home a tightly contested poll, barely beating out “relaxing from the daily routine”!
Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!
Best of the Comments:
“I would enjoy both the local food, the activities and also meeting the people there!”
“People watching to see fashion and hair styles in other areas”
“This is what makes a new place so exciting. I love to submerge myself in the culture.”
We had our artist depict RetireHub members enjoying local activities on some of their travels!
WHAT WE’RE READING
 | by Pamela Fagan Hutchins After a disastrous court case, lawyer Katie Connell flees Texas for the Caribbean, where her vacation turns into a dangerous investigation of her parents’ suspicious deaths… |
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SENIOR LIVING NEWS
Starting Pilates at 60 — An Efficient and Safe Way To Exercise
The idea of trying something new can be daunting. For many, hearing the word Pilates may conjure up an image of a flexible, youthful body performing challenging choreography or maybe a large group of people doing lots of crunches.
The truth is that Pilates is an ideal fitness program for women over 60 on its own or as a complement to your other fitness routines.
How to Retire in Mexico
If you long to live somewhere where the dollar’s value goes far, with excellent, sunny weather and close proximity to international airports, you might consider retiring in Mexico. With many different beach towns and denser, more populous cities to choose from, the country is rich with culture, food, activities, as well as a thriving expat scene. If you’re eyeing Mexico for retirement, read our ultimate guide so you can properly understand visa requirements, cost of living, and other important details.
Before deciding to retire in Mexico, you should travel there and spend time in various locations to find the best place to live—each state and city is different, some offering a more dense, city feel (such as in Mexico City) while other locations are slow-paced beachside villages. There’s something for everyone, but you’ll need to find the best spot for you and your needs.
LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY
Connection is key — A prospective study in 2010 out of Harvard followed individuals for 75 years and concluded that being socially connected to family, friends, and community were happier, physically healthier and lived longer than those who were not.
Focus on maintaining strong social connections. Engage regularly with friends, family, and community groups — and get back into an old hobby!
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SLANG WORD OF THE DAY
Word: W
Definition: Win, Winner.
Used in a Sentence: “The Chiefs got the W over the 49ers in the Super Bowl.”
NEWS OF THE DAY
Wolfgang Van Halen donates $100,000 to schools in need of musical instruments
Wolfgang Van Halen has supported the launch of a new charity program with a $100,000 donation to schools that require musical instruments, helping inspire a new generation of musicians.
The donation, made by Wolfgang and the wider Van Halen family, is in collaboration with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. They've joined forces to launch its new Adopt a School program.
Liverpool unveils plans to build the world’s largest tidal power project
The City of Liverpool, England, has unveiled advanced proposals to build the world’s largest tidal power generator on the River Mersey.
If it’s built, Mersey Tidal Power would become the largest tidal range scheme in the world. It would power more than 1 million homes for more than 120 years.
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