Retirement

Top 10 reasons for baby boomers to be optimistic

Rita R. Robison / April 10, 2009

Yesterday’s post on the “Top 10 Baby Boomers Challenges” wasn’t upbeat. In these tough economic times, the problems can be […]

Top 10 baby boomer challenges

Rita R. Robison / April 8, 2009

What are the top 10 difficulties baby boomers face today? With the recession continuing, many boomers are stressed about money,

Baby boomers and global warming

Rita R. Robison / March 10, 2009

How will global warming affect baby boomers? I thought about it a lot in the last 24 hours as I

Best places for baby boomers to thrive in U.S.

Rita R. Robison / February 4, 2009

What are the best places for baby boomers to live in America? According to the Best Boomer Towns for the

More baby boomers delaying retirement, planning to work after retirement for health care benefits

Rita R. Robison / January 30, 2009

Fifty-four percent of American workers will delay their retirement by at least one year due to the current economic situation,

Orman’s 2009 action plan offers great tips for baby boomers

Rita R. Robison / January 8, 2009

When I was at the drug store, I couldn’t resist. I bought a copy of “Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan:

Help available for baby boomers selecting nursing homes for family members

Rita R. Robison / December 19, 2008

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has launched a new rating system for nursing homes. The five-star rating system

Money magazine offers helpful information in special crisis report

Rita R. Robison / November 21, 2008

To gather ideas for my blogs, I sometimes buy magazines when I’m out shopping if I see an issue or

Is the buy, buy, buy era over for baby boomers?

Rita R. Robison / November 13, 2008

Baby boomers have been criticized for being the most self-absorbed generation in American history, spending too much and saving too

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Be careful when you’re searching for DMV services because third-party websites are using similar names to get you to pay extra fees for renewals and paperwork help.

2. Plant a garden now to save money on fresh, organic vegetables.

3. Double-check prices, reviews, and return policies before making major purchases using AI.

4. Check out these tips on how to buy a mattress.

5. Opt out of the Bank of America’s new forced arbitration requirement by July 17.

6. Check out these eight home maintenance tasks to do every year or it’ll cost you.

7. Be aware it still pays to switch jobs unless you’re a top 5 percent earner.

8. Take a look at these six times you should never use your credit card.

9. Buy batteries on sale to get the best price, but for the lowest everyday battery prices check out The Home Depot, Amazon, Walmart, Lowe’s, and Costco.

10. Check out this list of cities where $300,000 still buys a starter home.

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May 28, 2026