The ABC’s of HELOCs for Baby Boomers
Most Baby Boomers owe less on their homes than the current market value. This "equity" can be tapped much like a credit card through a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC).
Older Boomers are Feeling the Sobering Effect of Mortality
As we age, the Baby Boomer generation is becoming increasingly aware of our mortality.
Baby Boomers Eye 2020 with Trepidation
Most Baby Boomers I know are not encouraged by what they see emerging for 2020.
Planning your Funeral. Boomer Burial Options.
s we age, Baby Boomers must face the reality that someday this is all going to end. And that day is no longer an abstract event. Whether a near term possibility or a sign post on…
Is Home Equity a Big Part of your Boomer Retirement Plan? A Word of Caution.
Most Baby Boomers, myself included, are relying on home equity as a critical part of our retirement funds. But how valid is that assumption?
Yes, I Dumped My Rental Property! A Boomer’s Sad Tale.
Ten years ago, we decided to move from San Diego county to a pleasant community forty minutes to the north. Since this was during the Great Recession, selling our beautiful…
Keto Diet for Baby Boomers?
The Ketogenic diet has a lot going for it. That's why athletes embrace it. And it is not necessary to give up carbs altogether. Just limit foods like bread and crackers. So if you…
Homework for Boomers Thinking of Tapping their Home Equity
I'm a Baby Boomer who is thinking of using my home equity to clear up expenses for a rental renovation and other debt. Ideally, I'd like to accomplish this without incurring major…
Will Medicare Cover Baby Boomers Outside the USA?
A lot of Baby Boomers looking into their Medicare options have questions about whether their coverage will follow them as they travel outside of the United States.
Medical Alert Systems for Boomers and Their Parents
Not all medical alert systems are alike. These emergency response devices help seniors remain independent and live at home, knowing that if they fall or become injured they can…