A Democrat's road to Damascus
By John SullivanThe Bay State's black population hovers around 6 percent, so it was a victory for the "post-racial' era when Deval Patrick won the governorship in...
October 12, 2009
Blacks, Hispanics, boomers hit hardestAll midlife and older Americans have been feeling the impact of the recession. But the effects have been even harsher for African-American and Hispanic retirees...
October 12, 2009
A new retirement number?As Americans start to pick up the pieces after the stock market free-fall, people are more scared than ever, especially when it comes to retirement....
October 12, 2009
Baby boomer retirement: The news gets worseBaby boomers are tragically unprepared for financing their health and long-term care costs as they age. And some important new studies show their circumstances may...
October 12, 2009
Boomers lead small business boomAccording to a recent client survey by Guidant Financial Group, 80 percent of new small business clients are between the ages of 40-60. "In the...
October 06, 2009
The wealth transfer beginsAccording to Reuters, U.S. financial advisors are due for upheaval as baby boomers, controlling $10 trillion in assets, reach retirement age and shift their investment...
October 06, 2009
What will boomers do in retirement?Pat Cataldo, writing at Centredaily.com, has some interesting answers to the title question. The 55-plus population is planning to work longer, save more, and spend less...
October 01, 2009
Did you steal my stapler?Individuals in different generations have trouble relating to one another. Is this news? It is if interferes in the workplace. Differences in communication style and attitudes...