RetireHub Daily — 3/23/24

It is Saturday, March 23rd, 2024

Deal of the Day

Prime Video Channels — Up to 80% Off

Premium channels like Starz and Discovery+ are on sale by as much as 80% when you purchase through Prime. It’s a really good way to lock in great content, at a better price.

• Prime Video Channels — Up to 80% Off

RETIREHUB POLL

Yesterday’s Poll Results - What is your top priority regarding safety when traveling?

The top safety priority for RetireHub members when traveling is to ensure secure accommodations and transportation (44%), with avoiding risky areas or activities the next priority.

Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!

Best of the Comments:

• “Make sure I have travel documents & itinerary close at hand. ”

• “Biggest tip that saved me from harm once, but I have done automatically first for years — when you walk into your hotel room, immediately put the strong lock bar in place. Be aware of your surroundings at all times.”

• “Making sure someone at home knows what my plans are for the day, and where I'll be. If I'm on the road my route.”

We had our artist depict RetireHub members checking their passports and itineraries before a trip!

WHAT WE’RE READING

SENIOR LIVING NEWS

5 Unorthodox Ways to Relieve Stress That You May Not Have Tried

Wars, inflation, climate change… all on top of our own personal problems and challenges. No wonder we so often feel stressed!

Most of us have tried the standard remedies: meditation, yoga, deep breathing, listening to music… the list goes on. All good things to be sure, but sometimes ongoing stress calls for kicking things up a notch and trying something new. Here are five – perhaps unorthodox! – ways to relieve stress that you may not have tried yet.

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6 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Advisor

It’s not enough for a financial advisor to have a lot of followers on Instagram or be recommended by your co-worker. The advisor you hire to manage your assets should be a great fit for you, based on your long and short-term goals, investment philosophy, and desired accreditation. Ask these six questions when interviewing financial advisors to ensure you make a perfect match.

Having an experienced, educated financial advisor can help you manage your money to better save and spend, but choosing one can be a huge undertaking. Before you start looking into professionals and services, check in with yourself: what area or areas of your finances do you need help with? Are you planning for retirement, or looking to save money for your children’s college fund? Do you need help paying off debt? Understanding what kind of assistance you need will help you narrow the pool and choose an advisor best-suited to you.

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LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY

Floss Daily — As strange as it may seem, flossing daily may extend life expectancy. Flossing prevents gum disease and, by doing so, prevents bacteria in your mouth from passing through compromised tissues and entering the bloodstream. These bloodborne bacteria can migrate to the heart where they can infect and damage the heart muscle and valves.

SLANG WORD OF THE DAY

Word: Wallflower

Definition: An introvert, someone who avoids the limelight and is more comfortable standing on the sidelines of an activity.

Used in a Sentence: “He just hangs out at parties, sometimes sitting off to the side — he’s basically like the party’s wallflower.”

NEWS OF THE DAY

College Football Player Gives His Scholarship To Teammate Who Sells His Plasma To Afford School

Brian Dooley, a college football player at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), US, gave his scholarship to his teammate after realising he was struggling financially.

Zack Conti, Dooley's teammate who also plays on the offensive line, was paying his college fees by juggling multiple jobs and donating plasma.

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Toxic Chemical Releases Have Declined 21% In 10 Years In USA

Today, the U.S. EPA released its 2022 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis showing that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program were 21% lower in 2022 compared to 2013. This includes a 26% decrease in air releases. During this 10-year period, releases from manufacturing facilities decreased by 9% while the value added to the U.S. economy from manufacturing increased by 14%. While overall releases increased by 1% from 2021 to 2022, there was a 6.5% increase in the number of pollution prevention activities reported under the TRI Program compared to 2021.

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RETIREHUB TRIVIA

Our goal is to grow RetireHub to over 1 million members — with this, we’ll have the leverage to get even better discounts from the likes of Netflix, Amazon, and others.

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