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54 Is the New 49, Says CBS

Posted on 08/31/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

Entertainment | News RoundupsCBS has been mocked for attracting older audiences than network TV peers like NBC or Fox. But it’s a situation that could pay off nicely for CBS, as advertisers increasingly realize the value of appealing to older buyers.

Employers Want to Hang On to Boomer Workers

Posted on 08/23/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News Roundups | WorkIn another blow to conventional wisdom, a new survey finds many employers actively want older employees to keep working past 65. Only 4 percent of of the 412 employers recently polled by BMO Retirement Services said they think extended careers will be bad for their company. Nearly half said they think boomers delaying retirement will be a net positive for employers.

CDC: All Boomers Need Hepatitis C Test

Posted on 08/17/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

News Roundups | Personal HealthBoomers make up the majority of hepatitis C infections in the United States — though many don’t know they’re harboring it. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is officially recommending all boomers get screened for the liver-destroying virus.

CDC: All Boomers Need Hepatitis C Test

Posted on 08/17/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News Roundups | Personal HealthBoomers make up the majority of hepatitis C infections in the United States — though many don’t know they’re harboring it. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is officially recommending all boomers get screened for the liver-destroying virus.

Today’s Retirees First to Pay More Into Social Security Than They’ll Get Back

Posted on 08/6/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsFor a person retiring in 1960, Social Security presented a pretty great deal: Pay in during your working years and you could expect to get back about seven times more in benefits during retirement. But today’s retirees won’t reap nearly the same return on investment. In fact, they’re part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes than they will receive in benefits.

Sh*t Boomer Travelers Say

Posted on 07/11/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelAs a rule, we’re not folks given to foul language.  So, I struggled a bit as I considered the title for this article. In fact, growing up in the midwest, the use of this word was certain to find a bar of Dial soap scraped on my teeth as my dear mother was always quick to wash my mouth out with soap with its use. However, while certain profane words were absolutely forbidden, the adults in my world seemed to …

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