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RetireHub Daily — 3/17/24
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March 17, 2024
It is Sunday, March 17th, 2024
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
According to legend, St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, died on this day in 461, and now his feast day is celebrated widely in Ireland and the United States.
Deal of the Day
TJ Maxx is already one of the most price-friendly retail stores in the U.S., and today they’re running an online deal where you can get an additional discount up to 70% on certain items.
RETIREHUB POLL
What subject or skill do you want to learn or master? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results - What adventurous activity is now on your bucket list?
Going on a wildlife safari adventure was the top vote getter, with over 38% of the vote!
Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!
Best of the Comments:
“Travel with my husband and family. Visit out of town friends. Enjoy live music venues. Enjoy life! ”
“Viking River Cruise in Europe. ”
“Going on a cruise to Alaska”
We had our artist depict a RetireHub member crossing off Alaskan Cruise from their bucket list!
WHAT WE’RE READING
 | by R.E. Donald When a chairlift brings a dead man to the bottom of the mountain, former detective Hunter Rayne is pinned as the top murder suspect. Can he find a way to clear his name through a twisty investigation? Price — $4.99 |
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SENIOR LIVING NEWS
8 Steps for Decluttering Your Mind
Spring cleaning has been viewed as a tradition and ritual for thousands of years, with the earliest roots found in Jewish, Middle Eastern and Chinese cultures.
For these cultures, and now here in the United States, spring cleaning corresponds with the end of winter and the dawning of the new spring season, which we are now entering.
Retirement Strategies: Where to Withdraw First
While you might be forced to take a required distribution from some of your accounts when you turn 72 years old, you should still come up with a plan to ensure that your savings can last you for the rest of your life—and empower you to live comfortably. Considering the tax implications and comparing various financial strategies will help you make choices for your withdrawals to ensure you make the best choices.
You can begin withdrawing from your IRA without a penalty after you turn 59 ½. If you withdraw before you turn that age, you will pay a hefty tax penalty to the tune of 10%, unless you can get a special exception.
LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY
Spice it up — Eating hot chili peppers may add years to your life. In a 2016 analysis of the dietary habits of more than 16,000 men and women over 23 years, those who reported eating hot peppers reduced their risk of dying by 13 percent. Not a fan of those peppers? Even a little spice can have health benefits. That’s because the body produces endorphins to reduce the heat from the capsaicin in the peppers; those endorphins also reduce pain and inflammation.
SLANG WORD OF THE DAY
Word: This ain't it, chief
Definition: Another way of giving disapproval for something.
Used in a Sentence: “I know you want to become a movie star, but quitting your job? This ain’t it, chief.”
NEWS OF THE DAY
Everyday Heroes: 98-year-old Meals on Wheels volunteer delivers to those in need
At 98 years old, you'd think Ralph would be receiving food from Meals on Wheels... but he's actually the one delivering the meals!
Ralph, who didn't want us to use his last name, gets into the driver's seat one day a week to deliver up to 18 meals around Marion County.
Stargazer’s paradise: Oregon area named world’s largest dark sky sanctuary
With clear skies and sparse trees, the Oregon outback has long been regarded as a stargazers’ paradise. Now the region is home to the world’s largest dark sky sanctuary, offering pristine views of the night sky across 2.5m acres.
The Oregon outback international dark sky sanctuary received the certification this week, becoming the largest of 19 sites around the world with the same designation. The sanctuary covers Lake county in south-eastern Oregon, a remote area roughly half the size of New Jersey, and could eventually expand to include more than 11m acres.
RETIREHUB TRIVIA
In what country was the above photo taken? |
Who became the first female Secretary of State in the United States? |
Which band is responsible for the iconic album 'The Dark Side of the Moon'? |
How was today's newsletter? |