Memorial Day Reflections by a Boomer Vet
Editorials
Editorials prepared by Baby Boomers for other Boomers. Covers economics, politics and other germane subjects.
A Memorial Day Plea from a Boomer Vietnam War Vet
Fifty years ago, I was in a young lieutenant serving in Vietnam. The cost of that war - both personal and nationwide - was high. It nearly tore America apart. Worse, it started…
Boomer Advocates Needed in Upcoming Budget Battles
Trillions of dollars are being poured into keeping people and companies financially afloat during coronavirus shutdowns. Before long, expect Congress to engage in an epic battle…
Life Afterwards for Baby Boomers will be Different
As we approach an easing of home quarantining, Baby Boomers are wondering what their brave new world will look like for the foreseeable future. One thing is for sure, it will be…
Boomer Retirement Plans are Dynamited Again by Dependence on 401Ks
As one who personally saw much of my hard-earned 401K vanish almost overnight when the Great Recession hit, I have been weary of the retirement scheme that replaced pensions as a…
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.
Full Retirement is a Pipedream for Most Americans!
Every time I read an article by a brokerage house or financial expert preaching the traditional mantra of investing in stocks, mutual funds, etc., as the path to building a safe…
Boomers Should Brace For Attacks on Medicare and Social Security Next!
With the passage of the 2017 tax cut now appearing likely, Boomers should brace themselves for forthcoming attacks on Social Security and Medicare within the next year or so.…
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…