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Comment on Older Baby Boomers are Revamping their Lives for Long-Term Survival

2010-07-21T20:31:21Z

Al, You are right. Boomers & empty nesters of all ages have less saved for retirement. Retiring or semi-retiring Boomers need to rethink where they want to have a second home or retire. Boomers can still have fun and play hard. Lake Weir Living in Central Florida is a "Toy-Friendly" Community (8 miles from The Villages & 55 miles to Orlando), for Boomers frustrated with oppressive HOA restrictions & fees. New homes with no HOA and toy-fitted garages for "Toys" (boats, motorcycles, RVs, campers etc). LWL Blog for videos:

http://www.lakeweirlivingblog.com

Comment on Boomers Never Give Up!

2010-05-03T16:04:57Z

Survive - we must! You are right that it is more difficult for boomers to find new jobs during this difficult period. However, that hasn't stopped us yet. One should consider their strengths and things that they enjoy doing. What is your passion. Investigate to find out how you can be involved with your passion. Heck, you might even want to build a website about your hobby or work experiences. You can do it and many can help along the way. For some suggestions, visit http://www.enjoy-retirement-jobs.com.

Comment on Boomers Ride Out the Recession and Look Forward to the Future

2010-04-10T16:36:28Z

Thank you for a well thought out reply. The dilemma facing our generation, especially those of us approaching retirement age, is invisible to most and certainly not a priority on a national scale. Unfortunately (with the exception of AARP and similar organizations), we're pretty much on our own.

Comment on Boomers Ride Out the Recession and Look Forward to the Future

2010-04-09T15:57:05Z

Al,

Thanks for setting straight some of the popular misconceptions about our generation. We didn't all spend our adult lives searching for more and taking, taking, taking. Many of us worked hard, too hard, but have less to show for it than our parents.

Many of us will not have the lifestyles that our parents now enjoy when it is our turn to retire. Our pensions have disappeared, out portfolios have once again been decimated, and social security will likely not be there for most of us, at least not in it's present form. We have been hit hard during this recession too. Boomers are spending more time unemployed than any other age group. Some 72% of all laid off, downsized, or otherwise unemployed Boomers will still be unemployed 12 months later. We are suffering a lot and will have to change our outlooks, and our plans, for our futures.

We will find a way to make it work. Boomers are good at that. Many are starting their own businesses, becoming Boomerpreneurs. Some are doing it out of necessity, others to fulfill a lifelong dream. Whatever the reason, other Boomers should support them and all of the employers out there who value Boomers for their experiences, their knowledge, and their capacity to handle whatever comes their way.

Comment on Baby Boomers - Information to Help You Decide For or Against a Strategic Mortgage Default

2010-03-30T03:48:09Z

If you decide to write a post on foreclosure prevention and resources please let me know. Would love to feature it on one of my blogs. Thanks

Comment on Baby Boomers - Information to Help You Decide For or Against a Strategic Mortgage Default

2010-02-13T17:05:48Z

Good and informative blog post...
Thanks for the post....

Comment on Credit Card Companies Give the Finger to Baby Boomers

2010-02-05T02:17:42Z

with the new bill which is a consumer protection act, credit card companies can't just increase the interest rate anytime they want. if they do so, it's their responsibility to inform the credit card holders for any changes in their interest rate.

Comment on Strategic Short Sale May Make Sense for Baby Boomers

2010-01-21T11:24:31Z

Cool,
I think the best idea would be to rent it out...
Keep up the good work

Comment on Credit Card Companies Give the Finger to Baby Boomers

2009-12-31T04:37:58Z

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Comment on Baby Boomers - Upside Down on your Mortgage? It's O.K. to Walk Away According to University of Arizona Professor!

2009-12-16T12:02:24Z

Cool,

Keep up the good work,

Thanks for writing about it