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Boomers in Denial: What They Refuse to Accept About Today’s Economy

Navigating today’s economy feels like walking a tightrope for many Americans, but for Baby Boomers, the ground beneath their feet is shifting faster than they realize. Many Boomers, shaped by decades of relative economic stability, struggle to accept just how much the financial landscape has changed. This disconnect can lead…

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7 Grocery Items That Baby Boomers Swear By That Millennials Would Never Touch

Generational differences often manifest in surprising ways, including distinct preferences in the grocery aisle. Baby Boomers (born roughly 1946-1964) grew up with certain food staples and brands that became deeply ingrained in their culinary habits. Millennials (born roughly 1981-1996), on the other hand, came of age amidst evolving food trends,…

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Here’s What Social Security Will Look Like in 2035

Social Security has long been a cornerstone of American retirement planning, but with each passing year, concerns about its future continue to grow. As birth rates fall, life expectancy increases, and the baby boomer generation retires en masse, the system faces a wave of unprecedented pressure.

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The Hidden Toll of “Tough Love” Parenting That Many Boomers Regret

“Tough love” parenting was a prevalent approach for many in the Baby Boomer generation and those raising children in subsequent decades. This style often emphasized discipline, self-reliance, and emotional stoicism. The intention was usually to prepare children for a harsh world, fostering resilience and independence. However, as these children have…

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Baby Boomers vs Gen X: How They Approach Retirement Differently

One generation is nearing retirement, while another is already there. The way they're navigating this important life transition couldn't be more distinct.

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Australian prime minister says reducing student debt is his re-elected government's first priority

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told his government colleagues that reducing student debt will be the first legislative priority for his administration that was returned to power in the nation’s first election in which the Baby Boomer generation was outnumbered by younger voters

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How Baby Boomers and Gen Xers Are Redefining Retirement Living

Both generations need to embrace change and leverage real estate as a dynamic asset in their retirement planning. Here's how financial advisers can help, too.

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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much You Should Have By 60 and 65

See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.

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Boomers are setting up a showdown with millennials, aging in place and plunking down hundreds of thousands on renovating those homes

Millennials need homes, but because of high home prices and mortgage rates, baby boomers have little reason to sell.

Fortune

My dad gave me the sex talk when I was 27. It was one of the best conversations of my life

Sex is still a taboo topic for my Chinese immigrant baby boomer parents, but i’ve discovered it’s never too late to have ‘the talk’

The Guardian - AU

Voices: Millennials love bitcoin and now the baby boomers are joining in too

There’s been a generational change in thinking – from purchasing virtual goods like Fortnite skins to investing in a cryptocurrency

The Independent UK

The 'caregiving cliff' is imperiling the careers and well-being of U.S. employees as boomers age—with big implications for employers

Given the boomer generation's size, employers will see more workers contending with caretaking, parenting, and workplace stresses all at once.

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‘He kept going until he couldn’t’: why do boomer men refuse to slow down?

Those born in the baby boomer generation are entering the longest phase of elderhood in history, full of potential but also fraught with challenges

The Guardian - US

1 in 5 Gen Zers haven’t had a single conversation with someone over 50 in their workplace in the last year, LinkedIn research says

I’s on baby boomers and Gen X to make the first move.

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Millennials 'scarred from the Great Recession and COVID' are financially outperforming Gen Xers and boomers at the same age

A new study from LendingTree found millennials have a higher net worth than Gen X and baby boomers at similar ages.

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Can You Define Baby Boomers? Look at Trump and Harris

Trump and Harris are bookends of the sprawling Baby Boomer generation, which spans 18 years. No wonder they have different world views.

Fortune

Boomers are the wealthiest generation that’s ever lived, finds Allianz. Millennials are the ‘biggest losers’ thanks to economic crises

“Even with the same savings behavior, no generation can match the wealth accumulation enjoyed by the baby boomers.”

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Baby boomer women are making big gains in the stock market

"It’s never too late to start investing."

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Need to Save More for Retirement? You're Not Alone, Says Study

A new Bankrate survey shows that 57% of Americans feel behind on their retirement savings. Here's what you can do.

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Volkswagen reportedly paying staff up to €450,000 to leave amid cost-cutting drive

Volkswagen is encouraging baby boomer employees to leave and reportedly offering six-figure payouts to other staff deemed surplus to requirements.

Kiplinger

Do 1031 Exchanges Make Sense for Baby Boomers?

Here are four scenarios in which a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes would be worth exploring if you're a Baby Boomer selling property.

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Talkin' 'Bout My Generational Wealth: Baby Boomers

With retirement, each generation has different priorities and challenges. For Baby Boomers, it's a matter of ready or not, here it comes.

International Business Times UK

Generational Wealth Gap: Baby Boomers Need $556,000, Gen Z $461,000 to Feel Rich

Americans' perceptions of financial security vary significantly across generations, with Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z each requiring different income levels to feel financially comfortable.

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"This was a special instrument to him and it's kind of crazy to get to look at it and play it": JD Simo demos Mike Bloomfield's old '63 Strat and proves more than worthy of it

"Mike was the original guitar hero for the baby boomer generation"

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Finding joy in caregiving: Baby boomers find purpose in shopping for those they look after

Canada is on the verge of becoming a “super-aged” nation — a term that refers to nations where 21 per cent or more of the population is aged 65 or older. At present, Japan, Italy, Finland and Germany all meet this criteria, and Canada is expected to reach this milestone…

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