Most Baby Boomers look forward to retiring – and pursuing lifetime hobbies or passions. Others wonder how they’ll fill the time. The truth is that after your time at work is over, your hobbies are one of the things that take its place – and can help fill your days with purpose and enjoyment.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused trillions of dollars of economic damage and as of today, has left over 750,000 people dead worldwide, with over 170,000 virus related deaths in the US alone. Many countries and parts of the United States are gradually reopening, albeit under strict social distancing rules, and
If you’re retired and you find yourself with a little extra time on your hands, consider online jobs (part or full-time) as a way to add purpose to your life, learn new skills, meet new people, and make some money. Most of us look forward to retirement expecting it will
2020 is the year Bitcoin caught fire with Baby Boomers. 20% of those aged 55+ now own the popular cryptocurrency. That’s up from 7% in 2019, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). My personal experience with Bitcoin started at the end of 2017 when media coverage of Bitcoin and
Your money was earned with decades of hard work, so choosing the best financial advisor to manage that money is critical. When looking for the best financial advisor for Baby Boomers, it is not enough that you ask about their credentials and experience. There are several other factors that you
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Sleep is incredibly important to our physical and mental well-being. Contrary to popular belief, Baby Boomers like us still need to aim for 7 – 9 hours of quality sleep each night. Few of us have success hitting that target and that can seriously affect our health. The day after
According to the Social Security Board of Trustees’ latest report, a 24 percent cut to Social Security payments could be required by 2035 to help maintain funding reserves for Social Security support to retirees. With the average retired worker receiving roughly $1,500 a month in Social Security as of the
Baby Boomers were in better physical shape when they were between 40 and 50 years of age than Gen X of the same age bracket are today, a new study has revealed. The study was published in the Journal of Population Studies and was carried out across the Atlantic in
If you’re close to retirement, or maybe even retired already, and you have credit problems, you know what a stress-producing issue they can be.
If you are retired, or close to retirement, having debt can be one of the biggest stress producers in your life. At a time when you planned to relax, travel, spend time with family and enjoy your hard-earned freedom, debt (credit card debt in particular) can ruin your financial situation
In this article, we’ll look at the subject of sleep and answer some common questions Boomers have as their sleep patterns change. We’ll also offer some suggestions for overcoming sleep issues you might be facing.
Online courses have become very popular with curious Baby Boomers who want to keep their minds sharp and learn new skills. Are you interested in learning more about a specific topic like photography, cooking, or running a business from home? If so, taking an online course can offer you a
My wife and I recently joined the ranks of the semi-retired and although we did relatively well for ourselves in our working years, we are aware that our hard earned savings are something we need to protect, invest and spend wisely. It’s not unusual for me to spend many hours sifting through product reviews, comparing prices and generally over-thinking everything before I commit to a purchase – especially if it’s an expensive one.
I can’t tell you how many rabbit holes I’ve fallen into and how much time I’ve wasted while doing my research. I have to admit that it can be kind of fun for me – sometimes. I also have to admit that I’ve made my share of bad buying decisions.
BoomerBuyersGuides.com won’t save you from every bad spending mistake you’ll ever make but we’re going to try! Each week, we’ll be adding reviews on everything from mattresses to money managers, and cruise lines to credit cards. We’ll tell you about the best places to live, where and when it’s safe to travel and anything else you’d like to learn more about (just let us know and we’ll dig into it for you).
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