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Largest Demographic in Voting
Baby Boomers now share the top spot of most eligible voters with the Millennials. The Boomers peaked in the 2004 elections at 72.9 million eligible voters and have since fallen to 69.7 million and will continue to decline. Millennials caught…
Boomers Keeping Music Alive
Each generation usually sees a shift in what kind of music is most popular and how it is listened to. Millennials have fallen flat, however, and Baby Boomers refuse to leave the scene. Streaming has not caught on in the…
Financial Lessons Learned from Boomers
Millennials are spending money at a lesser rate than both Generation X and Baby Boomers. This may sound counter intuitive when you look at dining and entertainment habits, but the older generations generally spend more money while out than Millennials.…
Boomer Owned Businesses After Retirement
Baby Boomers are entering retirement in larger numbers every day and will continue to do so over the next couple decades. Those that own their own business are looking for ways to ensure the longevity of their business after they…
The Fight for Boomer Clients
Financial advisors are clamoring for the business of Baby Boomers. 59% of those advisors surveyed say that the Boomer generation is the most attractive to their business because of the stage of life that they are currently in. Boomers are…
When Will You Retire?
Workers today are planning on working longer than those before them. A recent survey found that almost a third of workers are expecting to work past the retirement age of 67. This is in huge contrast to those that are…
The Shock-effect of Retirement Calculators
Personal finance columnist Liz Weston provides commentary on the income-replacement issues faced by various population segments, from pre-Boomers to Millenials, and points out what the dearth of savings might mean for future retirees. Read her Q&A article here… Notice: The…
A Look at the Disability Backlog
In an article posted on www.valdostadailytimes.com, CNHI Washington Reporter Kery Murakami presents statistics on the current baklog of SSDI claims and takes a look at some of the impications for legitimate claimants. Read the article here… Notice: The link provided in the text…
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Climbs to 17.6 million
In 2016, the enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans continues to climb; currently there are 17.6 million people accounting for nearly one-third of all Medicare beneficiaries. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the…
What’s in a Name for the Boomer Generation
Nicknames have fallen out of favor in recent years. Many factors have led to the decline in once common monikers. One of the reasons is in recent naming trends. In the past it was common to carry on a naming…