Baby Boomer Digest

BIRDS OF A FEATHER: NICHE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

For some Americans approaching their golden years, choosing the right place to grow old is less about golf and weather than about finding neighbors who share their attitudes and interests. Link

,RETIREMENT COMMUNITY AMENITIES: CLUBHOUSE,TENNIS, SHUFFLEBOARD, SWIMMING POOL: NINTENDO?

What sort of amenities are you looking for in a retirement community? A recent story highlights the hottest new amenity in retirement communties: The Nintendo Wii. Link

THE LET'S RETIRE AT 50 PROJECT

Let's retire at 50! Sounds great doesn't it. As many of you know, The Number by Lee Eisenberg is one of my absolute favorites, and after much thought and consideration, I think I have finally come to my number. Soon I will be leaving the comfortable striped suit and white shirt world ... Link

RETIRED BOOMERS CHANGE TOWN

...As these wealthy, retired boomers are moving to town, and building expensive homes, the traffic has increased tremendously. The things that are attracting them, and are still valued by many of us locals, are fast changing because of so many new people and vehicles into the valley. Link

FINALLY, SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT GETTING OLD

A brothel in Germany hopes to capitalize on the growing number of retirees by offering them a 50 percent discount for sex in the afternoon. Link