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A Look at the Implications of an Aging America
Younger generations are looking seriously at their retirement years, taking stock of what the consequences of the Baby Boom generation’s aging into Social Security might portend. In an article posted on www.bgnews.com, the long-term projections are studied. Read the article here……
Learning Social Cues from Boomers
Millennials grew up in a digital age and have much of their daily interaction with other people through a phone or computer screen. Because of this they are becoming more socially awkward. This trend can be seen all over popular…
The Retirement Crisis
There has been much discussion over the ‘retirement crisis’ in recent months, covering everything from the cause to potential solutions. It has been linked to the wealth gap, the stagnation of Social Security benefits, and even to increased life expectancies.…
Boomers and Aging
Some Baby Boomers are having a hard time transitioning in to being America’s senior citizens. They are the generation that coined the phrase “Don’t trust anyone over 30,” and at some point found themselves on the other side of that…
Millennials now the Largest Generation
For the first time in decades the Baby Boomer is not the largest generation. Millennials usurped the throne and have officially outnumbered the Boomers as of July 2015 according to a Pew Research Report based on the U.S. Census. The…
The New Face of Retirement
Baby Boomers are very different from their predecessors in retirement. They are becoming increasingly more aware of personal and environmental health. Homes and lifestyles that generate a lower carbon footprint are becoming more and more popular. Recent retirees are more…
Social Security and Marriage
Social Security is set up in a way that those that are a non-working spouse can still benefit from their working partners earned income. This is a great boon to those that put off their career in order to take…
Saving for Retirement
Many politicians have been pining on about a “retirement crisis” in America, and although it may not have reached crisis level yet it is far from well off. This combined with the insolvency issues facing retirement leaves many Americans worried…
Filing for Social Security at 62? Think about the downside.
As individuals approach their earliest date of Social Security eligibility (62), the thought of having an early cash infusion is enticing. Before making that decision, though, it’s important–no, critical–that the full impact the decision will have on the future is…
The Bipartisan Budget Act Hasn’t Elininated the need for Financial Advice
The much-discussed elimination of the “File and Suspend” option for many Americans did not eliminate all the options available to maximize retirement benefits. Many folks aging into Social Security eligibility, though, can still benefit from sound advice. An article posted on www.investmentnews.com…