Baby Boomer News
Mar. 31, 2010
By Jan Yager, Ph.D.
ConsumerAffairs.com
Our younger years were defined by protests, free thinking, changing the world, and, for some, by free love. But by 2006, a U.S. Census Bureau analysis that looked at the 78 million Baby Boomers just as the first of us turned 60, found that 65.6% were in traditional marriages, 17% were divorced, 3% separated and 2.7% were widowed. Only 11.7% were single and never married.
What this means is that being, or trying to become, a couple may define the lion’s share of “Boomer love” today but there are certainly millions of single Boomers who are either still looking for love or relying on friends and family for their close connections.
Mar. 29, 2010
The millions of baby boomers flooding across the age marker that signals they are a senior citizens – the age of 65 – will be pleased with news from Social Security that you can now register for Medicare benefits online, if you are not ready to also sign up for Social Security. Patty Duke and the cast of her 1960s sitcom, The Patty Duke Show, are helping spread the word.
Mar. 27, 2010
HOLLYWOOD (KABC) -- Dennis Hopper appeared in person for the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hopper was clearly moved by the crowd who came out to see him.
With his roles, Hopper has left his mark on Hollywood, but cancer has left its mark on Hopper. The 73-year-old is battling prostate cancer and is said to be terminally ill.
Mar. 25, 2010
(Washington - AP) Battered by recession, more older Americans are staying put in traditional big cities to hold onto jobs, creating slowdowns in population growth at once-popular retirement destinations widely found in the South and West.
Population figures show that annual growth of retirement-destination counties slipped from 3.1 percent between 2000 and 2007, to 1.7 percent between 2007 and 2009, despite the large cohort of baby boomers who are reaching retirement age.
In all, 126 of the 440 retirement counties — those that attract large numbers of people 60 and older — lost population during the recession, many of them in Sunbelt areas such as Florida, Arizona, New Mexico and California. In Florida, 33 of its 43 retirement counties grew more slowly, while seven others, led by Daytona Beach in Volusia County, lost population.
Mar. 24, 2010
Veteran actor Robert Culp, who teamed with Bill Cosby to break down racial barriers on the hit 1960s show "I Spy," died Wednesday after collapsing outside his Hollywood home. The 79-year-old actor was found on the ground by a jogger who called 911.
Mar. 24, 2010
Hendix legacy lives on through his albums...... “Axis: Bold As Love,” “Electric Ladyland” and the legendary “Are You Experienced?.” Is there more Jimi Hendrix music that we do not know about? On March 9, 2010 this question was answered with the release of the fourth studio album from Jimi Hendrix and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. “Valleys of Neptune,” is being received strongly. Rolling Stone magazine praised the album giving it three and a half stars.
Mar. 18, 2010
Fess Parker, aka... Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, has died. He was 85.
Mar. 17, 2010
Top of the mornin' and all day too.
May the luck of the Irish, be shinin' on you!
Jul. 17, 2009
Lunar Landing
Monday marks the 40th anniversary of that landing. If you're old enough and you saw it live on TV, you'll never forget it.
Jun. 25, 2009
His music will live forever...
Real Name: Michael Joseph Jackson
Birthday: 08/29/1958
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, USA
Occupation: Singer
Sign: Virgo
Death date: 06/25/2009
Nov. 16, 2008
Baby Boomers pretty much split their votes between Barak Obama and John McCain.
49% to 49%...
Feb. 25, 2008
All Things Must Pass...
65th birthday of George Harrison, lead guitarist and "Quiet Beatle". Sadly, George Harrison passed away Nov. 29, 2001.
Feb. 16, 2008
Social Security...
The first baby boomer social security check was direct deposited for a woman born January 1, 1946. The woman took an early retirement and is one of nearly 10,000 per day baby boomers eligible for social security over next 20 years.
Feb. 5, 2008
Israel ...
Israel sends apology to Beatles for not allowing them in the country in 1965. Extends an invitation to surviving Beatles to perform in May for the State's 60th anniversary.
Feb. 1, 2008
Kirby Grant, aka, "Sky King" , who appeared in 130 episodes of the popular television show of the same name, died in 1985 in an automobile accident while on his way to watch the Challenger launch in Cape Canaveral.
Jan. 29, 2008
Anne Murray, age 62, released a new CD which includes new versions of her classic hits.
