The Boomer

Armed with workforce and life experience, baby boomers are becoming business owners faster than anyone. So whats behind the greying of entrepreneurship and what do boomers need to know before starting their own business?

For many of us boomers, we spent a lot of time watching Captain Kirk conquer his missions on Star Trek each week with technology that we could only dream of having someday. And on some level, some of that gear has become a reality. 

If there is one thing baby boomers havent been able to conquer is time and thanks to the generation's desire to look young, beauty, anti-aging products and services are flooding the market. 

Boomer: Managing someone else's finances is nothing like managing your own. And studies show that parent's suffering even in the early stages of Alzheimer's have a hard time with simple financial tasks.

Well boomers, it's a wonder some times how we can cope with getting our taxes done on time. How many years have we seen our tax laws change? And doesn’t it always end up to just mean we owe more? As this tax season comes toward a close, I asked Cheryl Drum, EA at JK Harris and Company, to go over the changes to the tax code that this year brought.  Here’s her summation.

The Boomer: We can all use some tips on how to minimize our tax bill. Luckily, a tax expert weighs in on what boomers need to know.

Retirement is an exciting time, but experts warn there is a lot of research and calculations that must take place before leaving the workforce.

Long-term care insurance is often touted as a way for aging boomers to protect their assets and to not be a burden to their family if a time comes when they can no longer care for themselves. But is this industry headed for disaster?  

We’ve all dreamed of being our own boss, and more and more boomers are turning that dream into a reality. 

The economic turmoil has baby boomers re-evaluating and re-assessing post-work life goals, but setting financial goals is the first step to making your financial retirement dreams come true.

When it comes to setting down for your golden years, boomers should make sure their choice meets their social, cultural, and recreational requirements as well as future health-care costs.

Financial circumstances surrounding boomer nuptials are often more complicated, and while couples may be anxious to start their new lives together—experts say there are steps they should take before walking down the aisle.

Time banking allows patrons to trade their skills for services they need, and the relatively-new concept is becoming increasingly popular among retirees.

Many baby boomers are reaching the 'empty nest' stage of life and they find themselves with more disposable spending and time. So how does this impact their future financial planning?

While boomers have redefined the way we age, the importance of family has not wavered, and we remain committed to our loved ones. But it's costing us...big time.

Retirement communities might offer perks like an exercise room and cafeteria, but sometimes nothing beats a home-cooked meal, and many boomers want just that when they grow old.

Grandparents are playing a more active role providing a financial safety net to their grandkids-but what rules should be put in place before making a loan?

Statistically speaking, female boomers are more likely to outlive their husbands, but male boomers need to be prepared for the death of their wife, and they face a unique set of challenges when they become widowers.

Government data shows food prices are set to rise once again this year, which is bad news for seniors living on a fixed income. Here are five easy ways boomers can combat rising food prices. 

We have smartphones that can answer all our questions, and laptops thinner than most children’s books. As technology continues to advance, boomers are working to keep up with all the changes, and many companies are taking note and catering to our tech vitality.