Baby boomer empty-nesters boost spending, not saving

I was surprised – shocked actually – by what I read in a recent Chicago Tribune article about the spending vs. savings trends of baby boomers when they become empty nesters.   Read more

Connecting with Long-Time Friends

This baby boomer had an excellent week, mostly because I was fortunate enough to be contacted by three dear friends from Ithaca High School Class of 1969 whom I have known since the 9th grade. First, a week ago Friday I received a call from Jeff, just to catch up. Jeff and I talk periodically during the year and usually get together at least once. That didn’t happen this year for reasons I will not bore you with but it will happen soon if I can arrange it. Read more

Money is not the Secret to a Happy Retirement

I appreciate the message contained in a recent article published on the AARP site. It lists five financial secrets to a happy retirement. Money, not surprisingly, is not one of those secrets. Read more

Christmas Flash Mob with Baby Boomers

Do you know what a “flash mob” is? If not, there is no better example than as shown in this video of a “mob” bursting into the Hallelujah Chorus in a mall food court. Read more

A Baby Boomer’s Family Compound

I came across an interesting photo story about a “family compound” built by a baby boomer couple on 16 acres in Northern California. The compound is used as a weekend retreat by the couple and their five children from prior marriages. Read more

Thanksgiving and Baby Boomers – More to Remember

We are at Long Branch Lakes for Thanksgiving . This will be our first holiday at our new home. Our three sons, one significant other, and three dogs are here with us. All is well. Read more

A Health Reason to Dislike Credit Cards

Do you want to have a healthier retirement? Then put away the credit cards. Does this sound crazy? Actually it’s not. As anchorman Ron Burgundy would say, it’s science.  Don’t believe me? Read on. Read more

Getting more Comfortable on the Comfort Bike

I’ve been using my comfort bike for about 100 days. It is now my primary method of aerobic exercise, although walking could go back on the exercise agenda if my knee pain stays away.  Using the bike, I get a good aerobic workout while  running errands (grocery store, bank, etc.) without using gas.

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Paleo Update and Random Thoughts Through Boomerhood

Today, readers, a collection of random thoughts as I approach my 60th birthday next month. Maybe you will read something that will help with your passage from boomerhood to retirement. Read more

Downsizing the Cell Phone and Expenses

I began my experiment in simplifying and lowering the cost of our cell phone plan this weekend. The tentative switch (at least for me) is from AT&T to StraighTalk. Everyone is familiar with AT&T. StraightTalk is not yet mainstream by may soon be, except for the smartphone addicts.   Read more

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