💌 June 6: goodbye Coveteur, gift guide for Dad, summer hats

TODAY IS THURSDAY, JUNE 6

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: America’s most affordable retirement spots, Coveteur is shutting down, the loneliness of the American worker

• this week’s watch: Challengers

• quote on: resilience

• extra stories

• recent article: Father’s Day Gift Guide

• weekly favorites: summer hats

LIFESTYLE: AMERICA’S MOST AFFORDABLE RETIREMENT SPOTS
More people are seeking retirement in areas that are sustainable on fixed incomes and the list has been narrowed to a list of 10 specific spots (based on housing costs, median ages, and retiree-friendly amenities). Florida definitely dominates with affordable communities like The Villages & Sun City Center, but the list also has locations like the Jersey Shore, Arizona, and Oregon. These retirement havens offer amenities geared towards seniors, moderate costs of living, proximity to major cities, and opportunities for an active lifestyle in one's golden years.

BUSINESS: COVETEUR IS REPORTEDLY SHUTTING DOWN
Digital fashion outlet Coveteur is shutting down due to not meeting revenue goals despite increased traffic and social reach. The closure comes just months after the site rebranded with a new look and hired talent, including Jenna Lyons as Editor-in-Chief. While six editorial members will stay until June 15 to wind down the site, the rest of the team will depart by Friday. This shutdown adds another tombstone to the magazine graveyard, as the media landscape is plagued by layoffs, budget cuts, and constant acquisitions.

WORK LIFE: THE LONELINESS OF THE AMERICAN WORKER
The fragmented nature of modern & digital work is contributing to major loneliness for many people in the workforce. With remote work, endless virtual meetings, and less opportunity for casual social interactions, employees across a variety of industries have reported a deep sense of isolation. Small talk, casual chats, and unscheduled in-person interactions foster the social ties that boost morale and collegiality (as part of the traditional community-building role of the workplace).

In a move to revive her husband's faltering tennis career, Tashi, a former player turned coach, enters him in a challenger event—one of the lowest-tier tournaments in professional tennis. However, the plan takes an unexpected turn when he faces Patrick across the net, his one-time best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend, whose once-bright career has since fizzled out, setting the stage for an emotionally charged showdown.

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ON RESILIENCE: Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it's less good than the one you had before. You can fight it, you can do nothing but scream about what you lost, or you can accept that and try to put together something that's good. — Elizabeth Edwards

Resilience involves accepting difficult circumstances and changes, rather than being stuck lamenting what was lost. True resilience means adapting to the new reality and striving to make the best of the current situation, even if it is worse than before. It requires inner strength, acceptance, and a mindset focused on moving forward productively.

🤷🏻‍♂️ finance bros are hot again thanks to this song

💸 at least someone is using their money wisely

✈️ now everyone will behave (hopefully)

Father's Day is right around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about how to honor the dads, grandfathers, father figures, and father friends in your life. Whether he's into sports, grilling, tech gadgets, or just wants to relax with a good book, there's a Father's Day gift out there to suit every dad's interests. We've got creative and unique gift ideas to help you find the perfect way to say "thanks" to the incredible father figures in your life.

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