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Rocky Bleier: The Comeback Boomer

Posted on 11/17/2010 by | General News | Comments

EntertainmentHave you seen any of USA Today’s series this week: “Senior Moments?” It’s a great series with a ton of interesting and informational stories, put together in tribute to the oldest Baby Boomers turning 65 (what the Social Security Administration calls full retirement age) next year. One story that USA Today posted today is about the well-known, four-time Super Bowl ring winner, Vietnam War veteran Rocky Bleier. His story may be familiar, but it’s such a great one that it’s …

Marketers Turn to the Boomers Again

Posted on 06/8/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

EntertainmentCheck out this great story on MediaPost.com today. The article is all about the boomer generation once again catching the eye of the marketer. Those boomers sure have buying power and they aren’t afraid to use it. So why did marketers ever lose interest? According to the story, over the last decade, boomers lost favor to younger generations, but now as companies have “felt the pinch of decreased consumer spending,” they are realizing that 50+ Americans have definitely not stopped …

Boomers to Pay More Taxes in Retirement?

Posted on 04/23/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Money & SavingsWell, that doesn’t seem fair. But it may be a reality, according to Linda Stern at AARP Bulletin. Apparently, tax-deferred accounts like 401(k) plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) may be subject to be taxed when folks withdraw from them for everyday expenses. Stern gives us some solutions: So, what’s a pre-retiree to do? Don’t put all of your eggs in that tax-deferral basket, counsel a growing number of advisers. Firms like Financial Consulate Inc. in Hunt Valley, Md., are …

Sporting News

Posted on 04/8/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

EntertainmentWarm weather and springtime mean it’s finally time for outdoor sports – and now that it’s now officially baseball season (my favorite season of the year)…we can add another sport to the list to watch: today marks the beginning of the Masters Tournament! I found this article from the AP this morning interesting, and if you are a Masters follower, you might too. It talks about how “old-timers” at the tournament are becoming a thing of the past. Of the …

SNEAK PEEK! Brokaw Does Boomer Documentary

Posted on 03/3/2010 by | General News | Comments

EntertainmentCNBC will premiere a 2-hour documentary, “TOM BROKAW REPORTS: BOOMER$!” tomorrow (that’s Thursday, March 4th) at 9pm. During the documentary, Tom Brokaw will tell the history of this highly influential generation. From pop culture fads to civil rights to war and politics, Brokaw will chronicle the impact 78 million baby boomers have had on American society over the past six decades, and explores the challenges they face as they begin to approach the age of retirement. Check out a teaser …

Older Americans Online: Are They or Aren’t They?

Posted on 02/24/2010 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TechnologyWe’ve talked about it before, but it just keeps coming up in the news! The baby boomer generation has such a great presence online – and the nation is taking notice. This article from CNBC takes a look at how baby boomers are utilizing social networking sites to voice their opionon – instead of the old days of sit-ins and protest signs. The article points out that a quick Facebook search brings up pages on issues like reverse mortgages, health …

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