Millennials think they have it better than baby boomers, study reveals 43% of millennials say their financial situation is better than their parents’ was at the same age, while 32% say it is worse. Fortune · Jun 6, 2024
The baby boomer bump: How ‘the richest retiring generation we’ve ever had’ is keeping the economy afloat "They are spending on restaurants, cruises, traveling, and health care." Fortune · May 23, 2024
Millennials, Boomers And Gen Z Can’t Stop Roasting Each Other, Here Are 56 Of The Funniest Memes The internet is full of memes that poke fun at the quirks and oddities of older and younger generations. We scoured the web and curated a list of some of the best ones. The post Millennials, Boomers And Gen Z Can’t Stop Roasting Each Other, Here Are 56 Of The… Bored Panda · May 16, 2024
Six Essential Retirement Strategies for Baby Boomers Emergency funds, estate plans, different kinds of insurance and smart investing strategies are all parts of a strong retirement plan. Kiplinger · May 4, 2024
40 Posts Showing Off “Boomer Humor” That Are Funny Because They Aren’t Funny These cringey baby boomer jokes are unexpectedly hilarious. The post 40 Posts Showing Off “Boomer Humor” That Are Funny Because They Aren’t Funny first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Apr 22, 2024
Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell them? Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that. WEKU · Apr 18, 2024
Life is good for baby boomers. But Jeremy Hunt plans to make it even better Over-60s are richer thanks to high interest rates and well-performing pension funds. And the Tory voters among them will look kindly on a chancellor who helps out by cutting inheritance tax The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2023
Housing market experts split on whether the ‘silver tsunami’ of baby boomer downsizing will happen in 2024 Baby boomers hold the largest share of housing wealth, at $18 trillion. What's going to happen to it? Fortune · Dec 26, 2023
How Might the Great Wealth Transfer Change Society? As $84 trillion in assets move from Baby Boomers to younger generations, we could see a greater emphasis on financial technology and investing based on values. Kiplinger · Dec 5, 2023
Millions of seniors struggle to afford housing — and it's about to get a lot worse Baby boomers are entering older age amid a historic affordable-housing shortage and widening inequality. A new study warns many won't be able to access the kind of housing or caregiving they need. WEKU · Nov 30, 2023
Whoopi Goldberg tells Gen Z and Millennials that the reason they can’t get on the housing ladder is because they “only want to work four hours” a day Whoopi Goldberg—a baby boomer with an estimated $60m net worth—thinks the American dream is out of reach for young people because they’re simply not working hard enough. Fortune · Nov 10, 2023
The ‘great wealth transfer’ isn't $73 trillion but $129 trillion, Bank of America says—and the government gave most of it to baby boomers Boom! Government policy has really enriched a certain generation of Americans—ones who have been in power for decades. Fortune · Oct 28, 2023
Kimberly Palmer: How to plan for a potential inheritance Baby boomers are poised to pass on an enormous amount of wealth to their children and grandchildren over the next two decades The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
It’s high time Tory baby boomers stopped hoarding their wealth The new round of austerity is guided by older voters’ insistence on keeping their subsidies and tax breaks – can’t they show some generosity? The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023
Kiplinger · Jul 8, 2023 Gen X Should Prepare Now for the Great Wealth Transfer As the Baby Boomer generation ages, it’s more important than ever that Gen Xers talk to their family and understand how their wealth situation could change.
Fortune · Jun 11, 2023 Boomers are pushing millennials out of the housing market for 3 main reasons BofA: "In the current environment...baby boomers are better equipped financially for home purchasing."
Fortune · May 20, 2023 Housing economist breaks down why millennials are losing out to boomers as top buyers of homes on the market As baby boomers downsize and millennials finally enter the housing market, they are in direct competition for similarly priced and sized homes.
France 24 · Apr 26, 2023 How old is 'too old' to run for president? Biden announces re-election bid After US President Joe Biden announced he was tossing his hat in the ring for a second term, we ask about his fitness for the job. Is Biden up to the task of being once again the world's most powerful person? More broadly, is US politics skewed towards seniority? Is…
IT Pro · Mar 23, 2023 Can we ever achieve cyber security buy-in? If you ask IT professionals what their top concerns are, security will certainly be among the top five. Whether it’s preventing ransomware attacks, regular patch management or trying to ensure users don’t click risky links, cyber threats are always lurking in the background ready to cause a crisis. While the…
The New Daily · Jan 22, 2023 Alan Kohler: The Liberal Party is a retirement village for male baby boomers The Liberal Party is not only seen as having no answer, it’s seen as part of the problem, writes Alan Kohler.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023 We privileged baby boomers are the real ‘snowflakes’ Letters: Readers on the tendency of people to grow more rightwing as they age
Fortune · Dec 30, 2022 The average net worth of Baby Boomers, who are expected to pass on $53 trillion when they die Baby Boomers' net worth has creeped into the millions. They're expected to pass on trillions to the next generation, but they might need these expert tips to protect it.
Fortune · Dec 19, 2022 Baby boomers have an average of $162,000 in their retirement savings For boomers who are looking to supercharge their retirement savings, experts suggest saving more in tax-advantaged accounts and delaying cashing in on their social security benefits.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022 Baby boomers reflect on past times and future fears Letters: Dr Richard JF Bewley on the benefits of growing up in a country with a more equitable distribution of wealth, while David Young reworks beans on toast. Plus letters from Richard Churcher, Jim McManners and Colin Tipping
Nottingham Post · Nov 6, 2022 Inside the unique Nottingham radio station praised by Sir Cliff Richard The station is aimed at the baby boomer generation with some famous presenters on board