😊 RetireHub Daily — 4/3/24 😊

It is Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

Deal of the Day

Total Life — Online Therapy, Covered by Medicare

We all know how important mental health is, especially given today’s climate. Total Life knows this problem is an expensive one, and has worked to make their online therapy 100% covered by original Medicare. You can check your eligibility at the link below. Don’t miss out — check your coverage and embrace a brighter today!

• Total Life — Online Therapy, Covered by Original Medicare!

RETIREHUB POLL

Yesterday’s Poll Results - What’s your favorite part of RetireHub?

With the amount of responses we get to each trivia question, it’s no surprise that Trivia took home the win with 37% of the vote! Deals of the Day and Polls were second and third place, respectively.

Please feel free to let us know in the comments what else we can add that you’d enjoy!

Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!

Best of the Comments:

• “It's hard to pick one. I love the trivia, articles and polls.”

• “Love when I find my answer on here and enjoy reading other's comments!”

• “It assures me that my lifetime knowledge is relevant. While the younger world thinks It is not.”

We had our artist depict RetireHub members on a trivia show!

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SENIOR LIVING NEWS

Wrong Place, Right Time For Life Lessons

I don’t enjoy driving, especially on crowded Florida roads during tourist season. So, I splurged on my dream car: a neon yellow Chevy Blazer which looks like a bumblebee and makes the chore of driving more fun. I confess, though, I prefer public transportation. But that wouldn’t work the day my puppy Bandit was to be at the vet by 7:30 to be snipped and chipped (poor baby).

The ‘bee and I had just left the vet’s office to rejoin rush hour traffic. Listening to the drive time DJ and waiting to turn left, I watched in seeming slow motion as a gray blur spun out of control and flew at me, the other driver and I in an instant eye lock bracing for the inevitable.

• Read the Guide

Can I Get Medicare After Retiring And Taking Early Social Security?

Waiting to retire and collect Social Security can be excruciating. You’re ready to enjoy your golden years, but you have to meet the minimum age. You probably are already well aware that retiring at 62 is a possibility, as long as you’re okay with taking a reduced Social Security payment for the duration. But even though you can take early retirement, that doesn’t mean you’ve reached the Medicare eligibility age.

There are instances when you can get Medicare before you’re 65, but you’ll have to meet certain qualifications. Knowing those qualifications, along with your other healthcare insurance options, can help you successfully retire early.

• Read the Guide

LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY

Oral Health is Overall Health — Oral health has been described as the window into your overall health. Brush your teeth twice a day. Floss once a day. Visit your dentist regularly and fix small problems before they become big problems. It’s hard to have a healthy life without a healthy mouth.

NEWS OF THE DAY

Phoenix Passes Historic Ordinance Giving Outdoor Workers Protection From Extreme Heat

A historic new law in Phoenix, Arizona, will provide thousands of outdoor workers in the hottest city in the country with protections from extreme heat.

In a unanimous vote, the Phoenix City Council passed an ordinance requiring that workers have easy access to rest, potable water and shade, as well as training to recognize signs of heat stress, a press release from the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) said. Vehicles with enclosed cabs must also have access to air conditioning.

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Solar-powered technology converts saltwater into drinking water emission-free

Scientists have developed a new solar-powered system to convert saltwater into fresh drinking water which they say could help reduce dangerous waterborne diseases like cholera.

In a paper published today in Nature Water, researchers show that the process is more than 20% cheaper than traditional methods and can be deployed in rural locations around the globe. Following testing in rural communities, they found new technology could signal a step change in providing clean water in developing countries and beyond.

• …Read The Full Story

RETIREHUB TRIVIA

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