Top News From Today's "Boomiverse"
For many retirees, China may hold key to success
Kevin G. Hall
The Seattle Times
July 9, 2007
Overview: Hall discusses the development of China’s pension system, and how it may impact retiring U.S. boomers. Hall reports, “China, with a population exceeding 1.3 billion, holds the greatest potential for U.S. boomers who are looking to transfer their assets.”
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003780846_pensions09.html
Health issues hit divorced baby boomers
The Age
July 9, 2007
Overview: “The first wave of over-55 divorcees are much less happy and experience more physical and mental health problems than their married friends, new research shows.”
No happy ending for divorced boomers
Stephen Lunn
The Australian
July 9, 2007
Overview: Lunn discusses new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies. He reports, “No matter how many years have passed since their split, members of the growing grey army of over-55 divorcees without a new partner are likely to be less satisfied with life than a married person.”
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,22040289-2702,00.html