Long-Term Care is a Ticking Time Bomb for Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers are living longer and enjoying more good health than their parents. But sooner or later, most of us will likely need long-term care. And let’s face it –…
Boomers – Don’t Blindly Trust Wall Street with your Retirement Nest Egg!
In America, we are herded into building retirement savings through 401K contributions and considering our homes to be investments. There are others, but this is the model for most…
What’s in your Boomer Bucket List?
I have yet to meet a Baby Boomer who does not have a bucket list, even if it’s only a mental one. After all, a bucket list is a yearning to accomplish something or engage in…
Are “Tiny Houses” a Good Retirement Solution for Baby Boomers?
The other day I saw a “tiny house,” one of those “less than 500 square feet homes that can be had for under $30,000. Huh, I thought, financially limited Baby…
Can Boomers Retire on Social Security Alone?
It is sad that we so often hear this question from fellow Baby Boomers, “Can I retire on my social security alone?” It’s like a taboo subject. Quite often,…
Bicycling is a Great Activity for Retired Baby Boomers
Among low-cost recreational activities for retired Baby Boomers on a budget, bicycling ranks tops. This is an activity that not only benefits our health but is also fun, some even…
Boomers can Easily Cut Phone Bills in Half
As Baby Boomers have discovered, having mobile phones can get expensive real quick. First, smartphones themselves aren’t cheap. Then, most phone carriers require a two-year…
Is Mexico Still a Safe Retirement Haven for Boomers?
Mexico has several attractive communities where thousands of American Boomers have found low-cost, comfortable retirement. However, those considering retirement there have a real…
eBooks are a Great Value for Boomers
To all you Baby Boomers who haven’t discovered ebooks yet, boy are you in for a treat! I’ve been using a tablet to read Kindle ebooks for years, Now when I…
Boomers Consider Ecuador for Low-Cost Retirement
Recently, everyone is talking about retiring in Ecuador where Baby Boomers can live quite well on just Social Security alone! For cash-strapped Boomers, Ecuador can be a godsend.…