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Retirement News Articles – May 6, 2024

Posted on 05/06/202405/06/2024 by Mike

Welcome to the Retirement News Articles for the week of May 6th. In addition to the weekly newsletter, I also posted an article about alternatives to vegetable oil:

  • Healthy Alternatives to Vegetable Oil

My favorite retirement newsletter articles for the week are below.

  • Travel for Seniors: House Sitting or Pet Sitting in Europe
  • Recreation, Exercise & Hobbies: ‘A Giant Litter Box’: Our Favorite 1-Star Reviews for National Parks
  • Arts, Entertainment and Reading: 43 of the Most Iconic Short Stories in the English Language

Though I am not the author of these Retirement News Articles, I have searched earnestly for quality content that will prove of value and interest to my subscribers. I hope you enjoy these articles and encourage you to comment on not only the content, but with thoughts on what subjects you would like to see in this weekly compilation.

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Though being a full-time traveler may sound exciting, for at least one traveler, they found out there is no place like home. The article below shares the many reasons why, but don’t fret. This writer is still traveling, but doing it with shorter trips.

I Spent 9 Months Traveling the World, But I’d Never Do It Again

Travel for Seniors

Travel for Seniors

So, the travel theme for this week is free accommodations. Article one links you to a house/pet sitting website that comes with free accommodations. For the adventurous and schedule flexible, this looks like a no-brainer.

The second article gives you a real-life insight to this pet-sitting gig that comes with free accommodations. It appears to be the real deal; not a bad gig if your passport is ready to go and so are you.

House Sitting or Pet Sitting in Europe

My Secret to Weeks of Free Lodging in Europe

Lifestyle, Health and Welfare for Seniors

Lifestyle, Health & Welfare for Seniors

According to “The Telegraph”, vegetarians outnumber vegans by almost two million in the United Kingdom, but they’re in danger of being slowly cancelled by a plant-based takeover of the nation’s menus. It seems it has become harder and harder to find restaurants offering vegetarian dishes that include dairy or egg. Article one is a venting of sorts, but is a sign of the times as well.

Society likes to tell us that it sucks to get old. However, article two, from Psyche, tells us that couldn’t be further from the truth…at least up until 70. There is of course more to it than a number, and this article can fill you in.

The Death of the Vegetarian

Rather than Fearing Getting Old, Embrace It

Food, Nutrition & Cooking

Food, Nutrition & Cooking

Article one, from a food blog titled “Simplicity Relished”, provides a great treatise on cooking simple, which also results in cooking healthy.

Article two is a MUST READ for anyone who is a fan of fluffy southern styled biscuits. It turns out there is a scientific reason muffins from the south do indeed taste better. If I have caught your curiosity, read this article, which was one worthy of saving in my cooking files.

How to Simplify Your Food; A Minimalists Cooking Guide

Why Most of America Is Terrible at Making Biscuits

Recreation & Hobbies for Seniors

Recreation, Exercise & Hobbies

Article one shares insights from reviewers who have given our National Parks “one star” reviews. As an example, one reviewer described the Grand Canyon as “a big hole”. It goes to show you that you can’t please all the people all the time. Or given my 65 trips around the sun, I have found that there are some people who are never happy…or maybe it’s just that they are only happy when they are complaining?

For those that may not know, the first full week of May is National Wildflower Week. Though I could not find any history behind this celebration, article two does give you a primer on what to do to celebrate.

‘A Giant Litter Box’: Our Favorite 1-Star Reviews for National Parks

National Wildflower Week

Arts, Entertainment & Reading

Arts, Entertainment, and Reading

From Washington Irving to Stephen King, article one, from Literary Hub, provides a list of the most iconic shorts stories over the last 200 plus years. Iconic, for the purpose of this list, would be stories that have made into the general “cultural consciousness”. For me, this is a good list of must-reads.

Article two provides a great list of movies, both new and classic for mature adults. I for one, can take only so much (actually, very little) of Adam Sandler and high school humor.

43 of the Most Iconic Short Stories in the English Language

34 Movies For Older Adults | The Best Classics & New Hits

Financial Management for Seniors

Financial Management for Seniors

Admittedly, article one is targeted for those just starting to save for retirement. However, some of it applies for those later in their earning years…and, it wouldn’t hurt to share the article with your sons, daughters and grandchildren.

Article two, from Reader’s Digest, lists 37 senior discounts from major brands in a host of subject areas (travel, entertainment, restaurants, etc.).

You’re Going to Live Past 90. Congrats! Here’s How to Pay For It

37 Senior Discounts You Can Start Scoring at Age 55

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