Friday, September 11, 2026Vol. III, No. 254 · Free to all readers
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LIFESTYLE

A new study ranked all 50 states on happiness using depression rates, work hours, and more. See where your state landed and what it means for you.

SOMETHING JUST FOR YOURSELF

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You deserve a little something for yourself.

JUST FOR GRANDPARENT

A child psychologist shares five things grandparents should always clear with the parents first and how to keep everyone on the same page.

DAILY NEWS QUIZ

Test your knowledge. See if you can ace the 5 questions.

BABY BOOMER TRIVIA & CARTOON

Trivia Games
Trivia Games
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Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Cartoon of the Day
Cartoon of the Day
Only you can appreciate

Still thinking about it?

If you’ve been going back and forth on this one, take this as the nudge.

I’ve been writing to you every morning for years, and this is the first book I’ve put my name on. It isn’t written from the outside looking in. I walked out of my job at 65 with no idea what came next, and I know exactly what that Monday morning feels like.

Ten chapters on the questions most retirement books stay away from. Who are you when the job title is gone. How you rebuild the people around you. How the money works for a life that may run thirty more years.

And if you’d rather not just read about it, the companion workbook has a section for every chapter. Real questions to sit with, and small assignments to carry out before you move on. Audit your blank calendar. Design your perfect Tuesday. Things you can actually do this week.

The book is $12.99. Both together are $19.99. It’s a download, so it’s on your screen a minute from now.

SENIOR TIPS

Some neighborhoods seem to have a warmth that’s difficult to explain. People wave as they walk by, stop to chat over the fence, and notice when someone has been away. (Source: Seniors Magazine)

PROTECT YOUR E-BIKE

Sponsored by Young Electric Bikes

Your E-Bike Deserves a Better Ride to the Trailhead

Most bike racks weren’t built for heavy e-bikes. Young Electric’s hitch racks were. They hold up to 200 lbs, come with a loading ramp, and fit fat tire and folding e-bikes on any car, SUV, truck, or RV with a 2″ receiver.

Right now their sale has racks up to 60% off, starting at just $269. Over a thousand happy customers, and every rack comes with a 1-year warranty.

If you’re hauling e-bikes this season, this is the rack to get.

NOSTALGIA

Back in 1966, the Enterprise crew used gadgets that seemed pure fantasy. Turns out, Gene Roddenberry was just watching the future arrive early.

WELLNESS

A neurologist and vascular surgeon say what you do after 5 p.m. can affect your stroke risk more than you might think.

FINANCE

That low monthly rate may not be the whole story. Learn seven essential costs to check before you agree to any home security contract.

PAWS & PURPOSE

We all like the feeling of our dogs sleeping by our side, but a dog bed matters more than you might think.

FUN STUFF

Fortune Cookies
Fortune Cookies
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Word of the Day
Word of the Day
Exercise your brain
Today in History
Today in History
Important events on this day
Senior Laughs
Senior Laughs
Joke of the day
National Day
National Day
Celebrate national events

Message From the Publisher

When I reached 65, I realized that approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 every day over the next four years. In addition, over 50 million people are already 65+. I believe our generation deserves its own free, ad-supported, daily lifestyle newsletter with interesting news and fun facts created just for us. I hope you enjoy!

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