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…
MoviePass – A Bargain for Retired Baby Boomers?
It sounds like a great deal for retired Baby Boomers living on a tight budget. For just a $9.95 monthly subscription (no contract required), the MoviePass allows you to see…
Best Mobile Phone Plans for Baby Boomers
After kicking this subject around with fellow Boomers, we realized that there is no “best mobile phone plan” for everybody. It depends on each person’s unique…
Advice for Baby Boomers Living on Social Security
Because of growing disparities in wealth distribution and increasing medical costs in the U.S., more and more Baby Boomers are finding that Social Security benefits provides the…
Flu Season Hitting Baby Boomers Hard!
Baby Boomers are being hit particularly hard by the flu this year. The CDC reports: In fact, the highest rate of hospitalization was among those over 65, but people aged 50 to 64…
Video Doorbells Enhance Baby Boomer Home Security
Several months ago, I bought a Ring video doorbell off Amazon. I added an audio ringer for the bedroom hallway to ensure we could hear the doorbell when we’re at the far end…
Boomers – Buy or Lease a Car?
Ah, the age-old discussion: “Should I buy a new car or just lease one?” The answer is still the same, “It depends on your lifestyle.” Yet, the question…