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April 05, 2024
It is Friday, April 5th, 2024
 | On this day in 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar surpassed Wilt Chamberlain as the all-time leading scorer in the National Basketball Association. LeBron James would go on to surpass Abdul-Jabbar in February of 2023. |
Deal of the Day
Funko Pop — Up to 87% Off
Who doesn’t love the little Funko Pop figurines? With a wide array of characters from Marvel to Star Wars and more, these action figures are cute and fun to play with. And a number of them are now on sale for up to 87% off, which means you can get your kids or grandkids a fun gift for less than $6 in most cases.
RETIREHUB POLL
In what way do you prefer to be involved in your community? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results - What type of book do you most enjoy reading?
“Thrilling mysteries or crime novels” was the easy winner, tallying over 58% of the vote! Based on the comments, though, if we’d included romance novels it might have had a tougher time getting the win.
Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!
Best of the Comments:
“Where's fun fiction and love stories in this list? LOL”
“I enjoy biographies. I can better understand the person and what made them what they are. I can also see the private side.”
“I have to go off the list and pick a good romance/love story!”
We had our artist depict RetireHub members cozying up on the couch with their favorite mystery novel!
WHAT WE’RE READING
 | by J.F. McCarney Laika... A Love Story, is a suspense filled romance novel that is set in the middle of one of history’s most important events. This historical fiction follows Ayana Kenes, a peasant girl from Kazakhstan in the Soviet Union, who has unexpectedly risen to the top of the Soviet Space program. It is the dawn of the Space Race in 1957 and the Russians are in a race with the Americans. |
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SENIOR LIVING NEWS
Spring Has Sprung — Now It’s Time To Focus On Your Balance
Do you feel cheerful when you notice the signs of spring? Are you enjoying the sight of daffodils, tulips and cherry blossom trees? Do you feel more optimistic with the onset of longer days and milder weather?
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t feel happier when they see spring flowers blooming and feel the sun warming their skin.
If you’re anything like me, you’re relieved to put your winter coats and boots away. Spring is the perfect time to get outside for walks, gardening and outdoor activities. It is also the perfect time to focus on our balance.
12 Keys to Building Wealth After 50
To borrow from an old saying, the best time to start building your wealth was 30 years ago. The second-best time is now. You can’t go back in time, but you can start working toward your goal today.
But where do you start? There are plenty of articles advising on the best ways to build wealth at a young age, but you can actually boost your financial assets at any age. The key is to find a way to put a portion of your income toward paying off your debt, saving for the future, and investing. Here are 12 tips to help you get started.
LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY
Be aware of changes in brain health — A little memory loss is normal as we age. However, if cognitive problems make it hard to get through the day for you, your family member or friend, reach out to your health care professional for help.
NEWS OF THE DAY
100,000 salmon spill off a truck in Oregon. Most land in a creek and live
On a recent morning, while dew was still on the road, there occurred the salmon smolt mishap of Northeast Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said on Tuesday that one of its tankers had been in a crash on March 29, resulting in the escape of thousands of live salmon that were being moved as part of a federal and state program to replenish stocks depleted by dams.
Massachusetts becomes first state to blanket pardon low-level marijuana charges
Massachusetts is now the first state to pardon the crimes of offenders charged with simple pot possession — after President Joe Biden did the same two years ago.
Gov. Maura Healey’s first-in-the-nation plan to issue a blanket pardon for simple marijuana possession was met with the unanimous approval of the Governor’s Council on Wednesday, when councilors expressed broad support but wondered if it went far enough for the potentially hundreds of thousands of people hit by the state’s now-defunct marijuana laws.
RETIREHUB TRIVIA
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What 1973 horror film is known for its head-spinning scene and pea soup vomit? |
Which author created the fictional detective Hercule Poirot? |
How was today's newsletter? |