Top News from Today's "Boomiverse"
Lessons Learned on the Playground
www.irememberjfk.com
Overview: “When the recess bell would ring in 1967, thus would begin a mad dash by students weary of classwork out of the classroom and towards the most desirable piece of playground equipment: the swing set.”
http://www.irememberjfk.com/mt/2008/01/lessons_learned_on_the_playground.php
No Country for Old People?
Marc Freedman
www.washingtonpost.com
Overview: “’The generation that wouldn't trust anyone over 30,’ says an Allstate Insurance ad pushing the need for retirement savings, ‘never planned on a 30-year retirement.’”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/25/AR2008012502779.html
Nearly 70% of Baby Boomers Could Go Broke in Lifetime
www.earthtimes.org
Overview: “The generation that said ‘never trust anyone over 30’ and ‘let it all hang out’ are now between the ages of 43 and 61 -- and when it comes to managing their finances they are living up to their mantras.”