Top News From Today's "Boomiverse"
Is the Future Going Down the Drain? Baby Boomers Going Bust
Alexander Zaitchik
AlterNet
March 6, 2009
Overview: “Millions of baby boomers born into the dawn of the most spectacular economic expansion in history are being forced to re-imagine their retirement futures. Few news outlets have failed to seize upon the low-hanging pun: the boomers have gone bust.”
http://tinyurl.com/b48shu
This is not your father's old folks home: Boomers' active lifestyles redefining 55-plus housing
John Handley
Chicago Tribune
March 6, 2009
Overview: One new trend in housing is the growth of age-targeted developments, rather than age-restricted. Age-targeted housing features one-level living that appeals to older buyers, such as baby boomers, but is in a development open to all ages.
http://tinyurl.com/c56jyn
Site targets older job hunters
Harold Davis
Connecticut Post
March 5, 2009
Overview: “Stamford-based GoliathJobs Inc. first targeted the younger demographic of the U.S. labor pool, helping graduating college students find work. Now, the Internet-based job site has launched JobsOver50.com to meet the needs of retirees and baby boomers seeking re-employment.”
http://www.connpost.com/ci_11847540