😊 RetireHub Daily—Podcasts: Are they for me? | 05/29/2024

It is Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

Dear RetireHub Daily Readers, how is your week so far? It’s Wednesday, where we keep it light and focused on entertainment—we’ve even thrown in a couple of extra trivia questions at the end for you today!

On this day in 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first recorded humans to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest.

Do you know in which country Mount Everest is located? Test your knowledge in our trivia at the end of this newsletter.

Deal of the Day

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Find great deals on those everyday essentials at Kohl’s, including clothing, shoes, housewares, and decor. Don’t miss out!

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RETIREHUB POLL

Podcasts—are they for me?

You know how when you turn on the radio you listen to whatever’s on and just deal with it? And some days you just can’t find a song or segment you enjoy. But what if you could only listen to things you’re interested in?

That’s what podcasts are, basically: radio where you choose when and what to listen to.

Here’s a quick guide to why podcasts might be worth exploring:

• You can listen anywhere—phone, tablet, computer, it doesn’t matter. On your phone you can use Apple Music, Spotify, Google Music, Amazon Music (all with paid subscriptions). Often, you can go to the podcast producer’s website and listen for free, too.

• Listen in the car with ease—most modern cars will let you hook up your phone through bluetooth wireless or through a USB cable. Ask at the dealership or search on YouTube for your car make if you’re having trouble setting this up.

• You can subscribe to podcasts you like—podcasts are usually released as a regular series. You can click “follow” on any of the apps you use. This will let you be notified when there are new episodes available. Here’s a guide on how to subscribe to podcasts.

• There’s a podcast for everything—do you have a particular interest that no one understands but you? There’s a podcast for that. Google your interest, put the word “podcast” at the end, and something is bound to show up.

• Pick up where you left off—if you pause a podcast, turn off your car, or close the app, your podcast app will remember where you stopped listening, just like when you stream a show. Handy for when you have to take a break!

If you think podcasts could be something you’re interested in, keep reading—especially if you’re interested in the Golden Age of Hollywood. We’ve got a great recommendation for you.

Are you a regular podcast listener? Reply to this email and tell us about what podcasts you’re listening to!

Yesterday’s Poll Results - What do you think about all this new AI technology?

🤖 We have mixed opinions about AI: Overall, 60% of RetireHub Daily readers feel negatively about AI technologies, while 40% feel optimistic. Only 10% feel excited. The times they are a changin’, that’s for sure.

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 have always been fascinated with technology, even if it took me a little longer to learn. I always felt other counties were a head of us, now I feel like we have some leverage. It's a good thing. You have to get on board or get left behind. Not I.”

• “It is the way our grandchildren will live by.”

• “Saw an AI description of a old pressure cooker online and that told me AI has much to learn. It was described as ‘an old pot with coasters attached’.” Yes, AI descriptions can be … interesting - RH

• “New ideas. More job opportunities I feel going forward.”

• “I don’t trust it. Too many computers now that can’t fix a problem. We need people in customer service.”

WHAT WE’RE READING

WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO

Here’s a great podcast you might be interested in!

SENIOR LIVING NEWS

4 Questions Everyone Should Ask Themselves About Aging

In today’s society, ageing is often touted as something negative and that we should avoid at all costs. And yet, ageing is just living.

growing older is a privilege. It is a powerful, natural and beautiful part of our journey through this life. Many people never get to experience the gift of old age as their life journey may have ended too early.

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How Should Your Housing Change in Retirement?

Housing is one of the biggest fixed expenses in retirement, and should be a focus of your retirement plan.

Key Takeaways

•Both homeowners and renters should consider downsizing, moving closer to friends and family, and choosing a mobility-friendly home that they can age into.

•Homeowners should also consider ways that they can tap into the value of their home to help fund retirement.

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Longevity Tip of the Day

Consider melatonin supplements—melatonin is sometimes recommended to help with sleep. But some studies show it does far more than that, potentially helping extend lifespans by reducing inflammation. The problem is, our bodies produce less of it as we age, so a supplement can help top things up. Remember to always speak to your doctor before trying a new supplement.

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Slang Word of the Day

Word: “understood the assignment”

Definition: Mostly seen online, this is an assessment of someone doing what they were supposed to do exceptionally well. It is often used with comedic irony though. For example, if a cameraman at a sporting event captures an unusual situation in the crowd.

In a sentence: “Wow, that server really understood the assignment!”

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY

Baseball Mega-Star Bryce Harper Helps a Random Guy Ask a Girl on a Prom Date

The Phillies’ superstar slugger Bryce Harper just turned into the ultimate wingman for a teen looking to ask a girl out to prom.

In a viral video shared by Major League Baseball, Portella and Harper are outside Giullia Leonetti’s front door. When the young woman answers it, Harper asks her if she would like to go to prom with Portella. Hugs, disbelief, but most importantly a ‘yes’ follow.

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Secret of How Butterfly Wings Get Their Vibrant Colors Is Discovered

Using cutting-edge high-resolution microscopy, researchers were able to track the developmental stages of butterfly scales, tracing their formation from caterpillar to butterfly and revealing how they become so vivacious.

The study also creates opportunities for the development of innovative technologies inspired by nature’s own creations.

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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.

To help incentivize referrals, we’re giving away 12 months of your favorite streaming service for free! Simply forward this email to a friend (and cc [email protected]) and you’ll be entered into the drawing on June 12th! (Maximum $20/month streaming service).

Each additional friend you send the email to will count as an additional entry (25 person max).