What You Need to Know About Tax Breaks if You’re Over 50
It’s that dreaded time of year again as April 18th looms around the corner. Have you done your taxes yet? If not, you might like to know about some tax breaks for those over...
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Counting Down to Retirement
My husband, Scott, has always loved surveying. So, imagine my surprise when hubby told me that he wants to retire in one year. Not that I blame him. Shockingly, the housing market took off during...
Should Baby Boomers Downsize Their Home?
Should baby boomers downsize their home? That depends. My husband, Scott, and I downsized from a 3,000-square-foot home to a 400-square-foot casita almost two years ago. We’ve never been happier. If you’re a baby boomer...
Is the Pandemic Ruining Your Retirement Plans?
Has the pandemic caused you baby boomers to put retirement plans on hold? Have you lost your job forcing an early retirement you aren’t prepared for? Because of your age, are you unable to...
Baby Boomers Going Bankrupt on the Rise
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it turns out many baby boomers are going bust. An increasing number of baby boomers— who have more debt than previous generations — are filing...
Baby Boomers: How to Avoid Top Four Retirement Mistakes
What do you baby boomers think of when you hear the word “retirement”? If you’re prepared, you may have blissful thoughts about life without the need for an alarm or days spent with the...
Baby Boomers Over 50 Pushed Out of Jobs
New data released last month was disturbing for the 85% of baby boomers still working. Many don’t have enough saved for retirement or simply aren’t ready to leave the working world behind. Some say...
Baby Boomers Going Back to School
It’s that exciting time of year. Kids are heading off to school in their new duds with backpacks full of notebooks and lunch pails. But it turns out not only the young will be...
Baby Boomers Changing Careers: Happiest Jobs
Are you singing “I can’t get no satisfaction” when it comes to your job? Do you find yourself daydreaming about a career change? Do you feel bored, dissatisfied, or exhausted? Do you have the...
Why I Love Baby Boomer Blogging
People blog for many reasons. Originally, I started my blog the end of 2013 as a platform for a book I wanted to write to help baby boomers find happiness. The irony is, although it’s...
