Tim Phillips Show, 9/2/26

If you are thinking about retiring and relocating, WalletHub has a list to help. They’ve revealed the Best And Worst Places To Retire in 2026. WalletHub ranked 182 U.S. cities on how friendly each one is to retirees, scoring them across 45 measures covering cost, taxes, things to do, safety and medical care. Coming it at number one was Orlando, Florida and last on the list was Stockton, California. Here is the rest of the top 10 places to retire:

Orlando
Miami
Tampa
Scottsdale, Az
Casper, Wyoming
Atlanta
Minneapolis, MN
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Charleston
Pittsburgh, PA
Source: Study Finds

One-Hit Wonder - THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN GEORGIA     VICKI LAWRENCE  #1 for 2 weeks in 1973

Born Victoria Axelrad on 3/26/1949 in Inglewood, California. Regular on Carol Burnett’s CBS-TV series from 1967-78. Also starred in TV’s Mama’s Family from 1982-87. Married to songwriter/singer Bobby Russell from 1972-74.

This song tells the tale of a man who finds out from his friend Andy that his wife had cheated on him with both Andy and a guy named Seth. This being Georgia, he gets a gun and sets out to kill Andy, but when he gets there Andy is already dead. The police show up, arrest him for killing Andy and he is hanged. The singer then reveals that she is the man's sister and that she shot Andy and also killed her brother's wife.
The song was the basis for a movie of the same name in 1981 starring Kristy McNichol. The version used for the soundtrack was sung by Tanya Tucker and has alternate lyrics to fit the plot of the film.

Having kids comes with responsibilities that can be uncomfortable and require us to do things we really don’t want to do, far beyond wiping runny noses and changing diapers. Moms and dads have to teach their children about how to take care of themselves and that includes having the talk about the birds and the bees, but it turns out, there’s a topic many parents find even harder to discuss - money.

Acorns, a financial wellness company, just released their “Money Matters for Kids” study, based on a nationwide survey of 2-thousand parents and their 2-thousand kids ages six to 17. It reveals that more than half (57%) of parents say talking about topics including drugs, alcohol, and sex would be easier than talking to their kids about money.

A third admit they’ve avoided talking about money with their kids because of their own financial situation, experiences with money, or money habits.

A lot of parents report feeling stressed about money and some are passing that down to their kids. Among the young respondents ages 10 to 14 who associate stress with money, more than three-quarters of their parents report feeling the same way.

Overall, 81% of kids surveyed say they trust their parents the most to teach them about money. But some rely on social media and TV for financial information, including 40% of 10-to-14-year-olds who say they turn to social media for guidance.

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of kids polled believe becoming an influencer is a realistic path to wealth and 78% of them want to become content creators, but only 2.8% say they’d trust online influencers to teach them about money.

Talking with children about debt can be especially helpful, as 60% of kids in the study say they’re familiar with Buy Now, Pay Later plans, but 30% believe financing groceries that way is a good financial decision.

The thing is, the valuable lessons parents are teaching them are sinking in, too, as 85% of young respondents believe that consistently saving money can build wealth over time.

Another 91% of kids polled believe that doing well in school is an important part of reaching their financial goals.
Source: USA Today

Tim's News You Can't Use 

The Food Network says Febreze and Dunkin’ Donuts have teamed up on air fresheners for homes and cars. The collection includes Strawberry Frosted Donut, Cinnamon Roll and Vanilla Latte. The Strawberry Frosted Donut scent combines berries, whipped icing and warm dough, while Vanilla Latte blends black coffee with creamy vanilla. Prices start at $3.97.
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The New York Post says eating raw garlic has become popular with biohackers who claim it boosts energy, improves digestion and supports heart health.  Some fitness influencers crush a garlic clove and then mix it with honey each morning. The routine helps them maintain a youthful appearance and stable energy.  Large amounts of raw garlic can cause heartburn, bloating, gas, bad breath and body odor.
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In a world obsessed with AI, one company is betting big on being human. Accounting company Ernst & Young is handing out up to $100 million in bonuses to employees who show off skills that robots can't easily replicate, like good judgment, creativity, adaptability, and critical thinking. Employees can earn anything from a few hundred bucks to as much as $25,000 for standout contributions.  The move comes as more companies realize that while AI can crunch numbers and write reports, it still takes humans to make smart decisions, solve problems, and connect with people. 
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BoingBoing.net says Dyson is selling a $500 toothbrush powered by A.I. technology. The "CameraJet" features a built-in camera that can show a user's teeth from every possible angle and waterfloss them. Dyson claims the device is gentler on gums than typical brushes while also being better at removing plaque. It boasts a 100k pixel macro lens, WiFi and Bluetooth, as well as a rechargeable docking station that refills the water tank in just three seconds.
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The world of 3D printing has taken a positive turn for people who've lost their teeth. Tennessee engineer Connor Gibson has come up with a design to 3D print dentures for people who might not be able to afford them. Gibson works at Remote Area Medical and taught himself dental anatomy and digital design and used the printer's software to manufacture custom dentures based on each patient’s scans. Gibson runs a mobile office with two 3D printers that run round-the-clock on weekends, and he's printed 35 sets of dentures in a single weekend. 
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Snickers has found a new target for its old "You’re Not You When You’re Hungry" slogan: artificial intelligence.The company has launched "Hungr.AI," a digital Snickers bar that users can copy and paste into ChatGPT when the AI gives strange, incorrect, or overly agreeable answers
After users feed the chatbot the digital candy bar, the prompt is designed to make its replies friendlier and more positive
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A homemade remote-controlled car demonstration in Islamabad, Pakistan, went wrong almost immediately when the vehicle lost its internet connection and crashed into a parked police van. A journalist was riding in the passenger seat while explaining the project, and just seconds after praising Pakistan’s technical talent, the car suddenly veered out of control
The reporter later said the car was being controlled from a distance through satellite and internet connections and was not comparable to Tesla’s self-driving system. Source: Tech Times
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Channel 3000 says World War II veteran Bill Homan recently celebrated his 100th birthday by riding a Tilt-A-Whirl at the Minnesota State Fair. He said he first rode a Tilt-A-Whirl in 1932. The attraction was invented in Faribault in 1926, the same year Homan was born. Most of Homan's seven children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren joined him. After a few minutes of tilting and whirling, Homan said he was ready to ride again
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WQOW says several people recently skydived naked in East Troy, Wisconsin.  The dive was held  by We Bare All, a nonprofit promoting body positivity, self-acceptance and social nudity. The divers said taking off their clothes made them feel powerful rather than vulnerable. 
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WKOW says a Walmart theft suspect recently fled from a traffic stop in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Police used a K9 to track the suspect after he ran. The dog led officers to a dumpster, where the suspect was hiding. Police arrested him.
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KING-TV says a woman in Seattle was recently arrested after trying to move her car while it was hooked to a repo truck.  The  car had already been lifted onto the truck’s towing prongs when its brake lights came on and it moved forward and backwards.  Police said the movement bent part of the towing equipment, with the driver estimating the damage at $2,000. Officers found the woman still inside the car while it was attached to the tow truck. She told police she knew the vehicle was on a repossession list but believed she had been given more time. She denied trying to flee or damage the truck, saying she accelerated to give someone room. She was charged with second-degree malicious mischief.