baby boomers

5 Tips in Using Retirement Planning Tools

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 4, 2009

Free web software planning tools often mask real-world retirement risks. more >>

Can Boomers Lead an Elder Revolution?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 29, 2009

Theordore Roszak, author of The Making of a Counter Culture, says the elderly will rise to power. more >>

Are You Ready to Take the E-Book Plunge?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 27, 2009

More companies launching E-readers; many public libraries now offer digital book services. more >>

Entertaining Exercise Options for Boomers

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 26, 2009

Find out new ways to stay fit, and entertained, at home. more >>

Democrats and Republicans Support $250 Senior Stimulus

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - October 19, 2009

There is bipartisan agreement in Congress to cut seniors on Social Security checks. more >>

It's Never Too Late to Find Your Next Career

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 19, 2009

Strategies and savvy websites to help baby boomers and others find new, more rewarding careers. more >>

Don't Ignore Likelihood of Long-Term Care

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 1, 2009

MetLife study finds consumers continue to avoid planning for professional care they are likely to need. more >>

Four Free Entertainment Tips for Families

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - September 21, 2009

Sometimes cheaper is better; check out these free, fun entertainment ideas for frugal families. more >>

Four Financial Tips for Widows

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - September 14, 2009

While you may feel panicked and overwhelmed, don't rush to make key decisions about money and finances. more >>

Why Boomers Will Retire More Comfortably Than Their Parents

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - September 10, 2009

This generation still has a lot to look forward to despite financial strains. more >>

Grandparents Get a Day -- Deserve Whole Year!

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - September 10, 2009

Recession puts millions of grandparents back to work at office and helping families at home. more >>

Advice for Seniors with Vision Loss

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - September 8, 2009

Treating macular degeneration -- America’s number one cause of age-related blindness. more >>

Baby Boomers Are Staying in the Workforce Longer

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 3, 2009

Don't retire too early—it'll kill you. more >>

America Turns Inward in Tough Times

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - September 1, 2009

Volunteer activities down as baby boomers look after their own; retired people doing less, too. more >>

Tips for Finding Low or No-Cost Entertainment

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - August 31, 2009

Here are some entertainment ideas that cost little but can pay off in new friendships. more >>

Frustrated Baby Boomers Alienated from the Political Debate

By Mary Kate Cary - Opinion - August 26, 2009

Obama administration Twitters away, but the message isn't reaching a key audience. more >>

Boomer Entrepreneurs Make New Best Lives

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 6, 2009

Thinking of setting up your own small business in hard times? Read our tips first. more >>

Who Plays on Your Insurance Team?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - June 22, 2009

Make sure you've got a full range of insurance products to meet your protection needs. more >>

Tips for New Boomer Grandparents

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 18, 2009

Respecting parents' wishes and privacy are good ways to get off on the right foot. more >>

Smart Fitness for Grown-Ups: A 10-Week Workout Routine

By Katherine Hobson - Health - April 10, 2009

Yes, it is possible to develop an exercise habit in just a few months. We'll show you how. more >>

Smart Fitness for Grown-Ups: 11 Tips for the Over-40 Exerciser

By Katherine Hobson - Health - April 10, 2009

Whether you have a wall full of medals or haven't moved since P.E. class, here's some workout wisdom. more >>

Local Needs Demand Senior Activists

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - April 9, 2009

Creating senior-friendly communities will require extensive lobbying and work at the local level. more >>

The 20 Cities Where the Most Baby Boomers Will Retire

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - April 1, 2009

Hint: Only one is in Florida more >>

Boomerater™ Report: Tips to Raise Your Spirits

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - March 30, 2009

Tips to raise your spirits when you’re feeling down. more >>

10 Things You Should Know About Alzheimer's Disease

By Sarah Baldauf - Health - March 25, 2009

Dementia exacts a toll in cost and caregiver health—and some states will get walloped in coming years. more >>