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April 23, 2024
It is Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024
 New Coke did not go down well with consumers … | On this day in 1985, the Coca-Cola Company unveiled “New Coke”, replacing their original, 100-year-old recipe. Consumers were not happy. Less than 3 months later, the company brought back “Coca-Cola Classic”. It is now known as one of the greatest marketing disasters in history—though Coca-Cola remains one of the most consumed beverages on the planet. Guess it wasn’t that big a mistake then! |
Deal of the Day
Time for a spring refresh? Lowe’s has up to 50% a range of trendy household plants to brighten up any room of the house, including fiddle leaf figs, monsteras, money trees and more!
RETIREHUB POLL
How adventurous are you with trying new foods? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results - Who is your favorite TV detective from the classic era?
“Just one more thing …” RetireHub Daily readers are clearly fans of the disheveled yet determined detective played by four-time Emmy winner Peter Faulk, who received 43% of the vote. Jessica Fletcher (Murder, She Wrote) was second with 24% of the vote, followed closely by Perry Mason (23%).
Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!
Our Favorite Comments:
We love hearing and sharing comments from our polls! While we can’t publish them all, we do read and appreciate every comment.
“I liked Columbo better than any other detective on TV because he was always way ahead of the criminal. He would act like he was'nt but you better believe he already knew who was the real guilty one! His fumbling methods did not fool me the guy was brilliant.”
“I love the settings in the Miss Marple series. And how there is always a twist at the end!”
“Benjamin Matlock. Ben looks for answers even when the supposed evidence is solid.”
WHAT WE’RE READING
 | by Jack Benton PI Slim Hardy is summoned by wealthy landowner Oliver Ozgood to find the identity of a blackmailer — one who claims to be a man Ozgood killed years ago… As Slim moves to the English countryside in search of answers, can he unravel the truth behind his most puzzling case yet? |
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SENIOR LIVING NEWS
Skip-gen travel refers to trips where grandparents take their grandchildren on vacation, skipping the middle generation, the parents.
With 2024 unfolding with renewed energy and optimism for travel, it’s the perfect time to plan your skip-gen adventure with your grandchildren.
Now that you've saved enough and are ready to retire, it's time to write a retirement letter to your employer. Here are some examples and tips to exit gracefully.
Key Takeaways
•A retirement letter is a formal, written confirmation of your plans.
•End on a good note by helping find your replacement.
•Stay positive and professional.
Never share your bank password again! Skwad automatically imports and categorizes your transactions without requiring your bank login details.
This is the perfect app for RetireHub members looking to keep to a monthly budget.
LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY
Get familiar with “telehealth”—Telehealth is using technology to have video consultations with medical professionals, such as your family doctor. Telehealth makes it easier to have check-ins as you age, especially if mobility becomes an issue, potentially making it easier for your doctor to pick up on health issues earlier. Learning to use digital technology now could help later in life. Speak to your family doctor about telehealth options.
Slang Phrase of the Day
Word: “Flex“
Definition: One doesn’t just flex their muscles these days, they also “flex” their ego. To “flex” is to brag about something. When someone “flexes” about something unusual or embarrassing, it is met on social media with the reply “Weird flex, but ok.”
Used in a Sentence: “The Davidson’s new lawn ornaments are a bit of a flex.“
GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY
At the Richboro Taco Bell, outside of Philadelphia, manager Becky Arbaugh wasn’t working the lunch rush, but was around nevertheless.
Arbaugh threw off her headset and rushed to see the situation. Just outside the drive-through window, she saw Natasha Long holding the lifeless blue body of her 11-week-old son Myles.
“The mom was panicked,” Arbaugh told Good Morning America. “I told her to give him to me and I performed CPR. I was trying to calm her down and comfort her and reassure her that he will be fine.”
A woman in Alberta just set a new world record for the longest time spent in an abdominal plank position, managing 4 hours, 30 minutes, and 11 seconds.
DonnaJean Wilde realized that a plank was an excellent exercise to do in a cast after she broke her wrist 10 or so years ago and needed something to do to get her heart rate up.
RETIREHUB TRIVIA
Which actor is known for performing their own stunts in the "Mission: Impossible" film series? |
Which flower is known as the "queen of the night" for its ability to bloom in the evening and wither by morning? |
Who was the first host of "The Tonight Show"? |
Want More Trivia?
Join us on Wednesday, April 24th at 6pm EST for RetireHub Trivia Night! It’s an online trivia contest where RetireHub members compete to see who has the most trivia knowledge!
It’s free to join, and is a fun way to spend 20-30 minutes with other RetireHub members from across the country — plus, the winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card!
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