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It is Friday, March 8th, 2024.

On This Day In History — On this day in 1817, the New York Stock Exchange was formally created; it became one of the world's largest marketplaces for securities and other exchange-traded investments.

Deal of the Day

American Eagle — 70% Off Clearance

• American Eagle has a clearance sale with a ton of men’s and women’s items 70% off. Shirts, sweaters, pants, shoes — you name it, it’s available at a massive discount.

• American Eagle — 70% Off Clearance

RetireHub Poll

Yesterday’s Poll Results — How are you planning to navigate Medicare options and supplements?

There was a wide distribution between the top 3 choices, but “Consulting with a healthcare advisor” took home the win with over 30% of the vote!

Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!

Best of the Comments:

• “Unfortunately you have to keep checking to make sure the coverage is enough for your needs otherwise it becomes unaffordable”

• “It’s too bad the government makes Medicare so confusing!”

We had our artist depict a RetireHub member consulting with a healthcare advisor to make the proper choice on Medicare!

What We’re Reading

463 Hard to Believe Facts, by Nayden Kostov

Price — $2.99 — Now for $0

Overview: Did you know that flamingos can drink boiling water? Or that the Spanish fly isn’t a fly at all, but a beetle? Learn more interesting facts in this fascinating, myth-dispelling collection of fun trivia!

• Get it on Amazon!

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Senior Living News

Is Your Inner Critic Causing Weight Gain?

If you struggle with your weight, you may have labeled yourself as “good” or “bad” based on the food you eat or your weight. That’s your inner critic talking!

It might seem like no big deal to talk like this about yourself, but the truth is that judging yourself as good or bad based on the food you eat, or the number on the scale, can sabotage your weight loss efforts.

…Click Here to Read the Guide

How to Recession-Proof Your Retirement

Retirable ran a study on the retirement landscape, and specifically how to ensure your funds aren’t overly impacted by a recession. With a ton of helpful information, tips, and tricks, we highly recommend giving this free e-book a download and quick read!

…Click Here to Get the E-Book

Longevity Tip Of The Day

Consider extra vitamin D — Vitamin D, a bright byproduct of sunlight, has many health benefits, including a link to longevity. But too much vitamin D increases your risk of dying as much as too little, according to a 2015 Danish study. So you want to get the right amount. Don’t just rely on outdoor time to get extra vitamin D; the rate of skin cancer rises as we age, so it’s important to limit exposure. The smart plan: Ask your doctor if you would benefit from extra D in pill form. University of Copenhagen researchers found that the ideal vitamin D level is more than 50 nanomoles per liter of blood, but less than 100 nmol/L.

Slang Word Of The Day

Word: Pressed  

Definition: Feeling annoyed or stressed about something.

Used in a Sentence: “When she woke me up playing her clarinet for the fourth day in a row, I swear I was pressed.”

News of the Day

PFAS 'forever chemicals' to officially be removed from food packaging, FDA says

• Manufacturers will no longer use harmful "forever chemicals" in food packaging products in the U.S., according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

• In a statement released Feb. 28, the agency declared that grease-proofing materials that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will not be used in new food packaging sold in the U.S. These include PFAS used in fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, takeout boxes and pet food bags. The FDA's announcement marks the completion of a voluntary phase-out of the materials by U.S. food packaging manufacturers.

• …read the full story

78-Year-Old Grandmother Awarded $3.8 Million After Illegal SWAT Raid

• A 78-year-old woman whose home was mistakenly raided by a Denver SWAT team will now receive a nearly $3.8 million payout. The large sum comes as a result of a 2020 Colorado law that banned qualified immunity protections for police officers in the state, making civil rights lawsuits against police significantly more likely to succeed.

• On January 4th, 2022, Ruby Johnson, a retired postal worker, was sitting in her Denver home when she heard a police airhorn loudly commanding that she leave her home with her hands up. Johnson, who had recently showered and was only wearing a bathrobe, left her house to find a Denver SWAT team gathered outside her door.

• …read the full story

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