The ABC’s of Low-Cost Car Leasing for Retired Baby Boomers
My wife’s old clunker is biting the dust, and we decided to lease a car for her to run around town. We could just become a one-car family, but that would interfere with our…
Baby Boomers Biggest Worry? Alzheimer’s!
Why did I come into this room. Where did I leave my keys? What is my locker combination? I bet if you ask any person over 65 what their secret concern is, they would said…
Boomers – What will You do if the Economy Goes Belly Up?
If you are a Baby Boomer, you have to be worried about the economy. With trade wars, rising national debt and interest rate increases, it could take a nose dive within the next…
When Boomer Kids Move Back Home
Your retirement plans are set and you are easing into them. For most Baby Boomers, this means implementing a budget and looking forward to travel, golf and other enjoyable…
Baby Boomers and Addictions
My Baby Boomer friends drink. All of them. But it’s beer and wine, typically for dinner or occasions like the “19th hole.” I honestly don’t know anyone who…
Boomers – Want to Live Longer? Get Involved!
Time and again, medical reports have shown that a major key to a longer (and more enjoyable) life is to get involved. In what? It doesn’t matter. Just keep physically and…
Should Retired Baby Boomers Homestead Their Homes?
The other day, someone asked, “Should I homestead my home? Does that gain me anything?” Good question. To tell the truth, I wasn’t up on this subject myself, but…
When is the Best Time for Baby Boomers to Sell their Home?
Baby Boomers who own a residence ultimately face the issue of whether they should sell their home or retire in place. Many decide to downsize in retirement or move closer to their…
Bicycling is Wonderful Recreation for Retired Baby Boomers
Whew!. I just finished my early morning ten-mile bike ride. As usual, it was wonderful. The world was just awaking on this fine Spring morning. Traffic was minimal. The sun in…
Every Boomer Needs a Disaster Kit
In 1989, my girlfriend (now my wife) and I resided in Silicon Valley when the Loma Prieta earthquake (a 6.9!) hit. The initial quake was strong and over the next few days, there…