How did baby boomers vote?
Baby boomers didn't lead the charge to change in yesterday's election. Baby boomers split their votes for president votes evenly between Barack Obama and John McCain. The vote was 49 percent to 49...
View ArticlePuget Sound credit union advertises on Superbowl
When I was watching the Superbowl so I could blog about the ads, I saw an ad by the BECU, an area credit union.
View ArticleBaby boomer spending important in economic recovery, but Gen X will lead...
Baby boomers will continue to have an important affect on the economy. They still make up a large part of the nation's population and are more likely to stick to the minimalist buying patterns they...
View ArticleDo you plan to have the same income in retirement as you have now?
Despite tough economic times, 95 percent of Americans aren't willing to spend less in their golden years in order to retire, a retirement survey conducted by Kelton Research for Charles Schwab shows.
View ArticleBaby boomers and technology: A love affair
Baby boomers show more interest in purchasing consumer electronics than any other age group.
View ArticleWho are the mothers being blamed now? Single baby boomer moms
By Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist I read with disappointment The Huffington Post article by Susan Gregory Thomas on how relieved she was to hear from baby boomer mothers, including famous...
View ArticleWhat do you think of the 2012 Olympics?
Photo: Michael Pead By Rita R. Robison Are you watching the Olympics? I’m enjoying them this year. The stories and competitions of the young athletes are inspiring. I even like the profiles, which I...
View ArticleCataract warning to boomers, Gen X, and millennials: Stop cataracts by a...
Every summer, I get a lot of compliments on the striped hat shown in the photo. Why? Because I wear it all the time, plus large sunglasses that go over the top of my regular glasses. At about age 50, I...
View ArticleSeattle joins age friendly network to better prepare the city for an aging...
Seattle is the 104th community to join AARP’s Network of Age Friendly Communities. The network helps communities become great places for people of all ages by adopting features such as safe, walkable...
View ArticleWashington state consumers anxious about having enough money in retirement,...
A huge gap exists between what Washington state adults think their financial futures hold and how prepared they are for the journey. More than half of Washington adults say they’re anxious about their...
View ArticleRepublican plan to replace Affordable Care Act will harm state consumers,...
The Republicans’ plan to replace the Affordable Care Act in Congress is a step backward for the millions of people who have gained coverage, said Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler....
View ArticleDo you know how to protect your personal information online?
More than 250 Seattle area consumers are learning about data breaches today at the launch of the “Taking Charge of Your Digital Identity” campaign at South Seattle College. First in a statewide series,...
View ArticleOlder adults want to stay in their own homes for retirement, but aren’t that...
Although Millennials now outnumber baby boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964 – in terms of numbers, boomers are still ahead in homeownership rates. With the youngest Boomers now aged 55, they...
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