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@imhannahnicolee   Why Did We Think Neanderthals Weren’t Smart? Good news, bad news, GEICO. First, the bad. You might want to reconsider your tagline, “It’s so easy, a caveman could do it.” Now, the good. Insurance is confusing to everyone, even smart people. So in that sense, the tagline was always spot-on. Turns out, Neanderthals were smarter than we ever gave them credit for.  They certainly had their clever moments.   The Tax-Free Secret to Protecting Your Retirement [Partner] Here’s a thought. You’ve worked hard for your retirement savings. Real hard. So why risk it? With inflation, market swings, and whispers of a “digital dollar” it’s time to explore smarter ways to help safeguard your future. Thousands of Americans are leveraging this little-known IRS-approved loophole to diversify with gold and silver. The best part? This move is 100% tax- and penalty-free. For now.  Secure your free guide today to see if gold fits into your plan.   LEARN MORE   How to Plan the Perfect Road Trip in Google Maps Last weekend, we conquered a three-stop evening with our wife and a buddy. A wine-bar happy hour kicked things off, followed by pizza so good the ricotta practically whispered sweet nothings, and then a late-night spot that felt straight out of CDMX. Somewhere between slice two and venue three, we decided: let’s road trip to Toronto. Good news. It’s easy to plan the perfect route, even if your mind is elsewhere.  Like that last bite of ricotta.   Getting Over Your Glory Days Hear this. The best way to stop living in the past is to give yourself something better to look forward to. That doesn’t mean every future step is a win. You’ll hit red lights along the way. But whether you strike gold or strike out, what matters is that you keep getting back in the game.  Move on. Aim higher. Rinse. Repeat.   When Did Woolly Mammoths Go Extinct? Inside the Story of the Prehistoric Creatures’ Demise They don’t make ‘em like they used to, do they? Woolly mammoths, with their majestic tusks, giant floppy ears, and surprisingly soft spots for sloths, embodied a certain prehistoric grandeur. Not to mention their friendly tone that sounds a lot like Ray Romano. We’d love to hitch a ride on one of these shaggy giants.  Ice Age was a nature documentary, right?   The Mixer Six of the world’s most unique restaurants. How many number ones did Quincy Jones produce? The most expensive American artist in history. The 50 greatest innovations of 2024. How to watch the Golden Globe 2025 noms. Why was David Crosby in jail? The real rules of power. This Italian gift guide is the secret to a stylish holiday.* *Partner     /GTFO @jeanphilippepiterphotography | South Beach, Miami, Florida     Our Gentleman's Agreement We'll keep the free daily newsletters coming. You share with a friend if you're enjoying. Capeesh? Forward to a friend.   Love Elevator? You’ll probably dig our other newsletters too. Check out Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer.   Let's Partner Put your brand in front of 800,000 passionate Elevator readers. Get in touch.   Send us a tip    |    Editorial Policy   |    Advertise    |    Archives     @2024 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542     Preferences  |  Unsubscribe