Top News From Today's "Boomiverse"
Gap between Baby Boomers, young minorities grows
Martha T. Moore and Paul Overberg
USA Today
May 14, 2009
Overview: "The USA is developing a stark generation gap between aging white Baby Boomers and a young, growing minority population, according to U.S. Census data released today."
http://tinyurl.com/pos8de
Young children, baby boomers growing in ND
Staff Reports
The Associated Press
May 14, 2009
Overview: "New census numbers show North Dakota is gaining young people while facing a "bubble" of aging baby boomers who could increase demands on health care and other services."
http://tinyurl.com/pcnyqp
Nielsen: Alcohol Beverage Sales Strained
Stacy Straczynski
Brandweek
May 13, 2009
Overview: "The return to spending will most likely come from consumers aged 21-34, who are more likely to bounce back with economic optimism, than the Baby Boomer generation (ages 55 and older). They have experienced and endured similar downturns before and many are now focusing on saving for retirement."
http://tinyurl.com/p67mos
Baby Boomers Earning Less But Enjoying Work More
Staff Reports
City Town Info
May 13, 2009
Overview: "A new study indicates that workers over 50 who found new jobs earned less pay but felt greater job satisfaction."
http://tinyurl.com/qrk4s7