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Growing Trend Shows Baby Boomers as Active Real Estate Consumers

Recently released statistics from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), suggest that baby boomers are increasingly active consumers in today’s real estate market.According to the Harvard study, baby boomers, or those consumers over the age of 50, represent one of the fastest growing demographics in[Lire…]

Par 16/05/2015 Non classé

Le niveau de vie des retraités a baissé depuis dix ans

Retraités du privé ou de la fonction publique, la hausse des prélèvements obligatoires a durement touché leurs revenus Le Comité National des Retraités et Personnes Agées (CNRPA) vient de rendre public un rapport sur la dégradation des conditions de vie des retraités. Il concerne dans sa présentation actuelle le régime général, celui de la fonction publique, les régimes alignés et[Lire…]

Par 16/05/2015 Société

US: New Option for Baby Boomers to ‘Age in Community’

A new industry supporting a new housing product is emerging in the U.S. driven by the creative demands of aging Baby Boomers who are seeking new living options for the last quarter of their lives — and transforming the retirement industry along the way. ; To meet active seniors’ needs for more sustainable living solutions the Elder Cohousing Network (http://www.ElderCohousing.org)[Lire…]

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Canadian Boomers Drive Blue Jean Sales

Canadian consumers are sliding into a new pair of blue jeans at record rates and it’s aging boomers, not twenty-something generation y-ers, who are driving the trend. Men and women over 35 years of age purchased more than half of all jeans sold in Canada with the biggest gains, at almost 20 percent, coming from women over 55. ; NPD[Lire…]

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New Id Bracelet For Alzheimer’s Disease

MedicAlert®, the world’s leading emergency medical information service, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national organization that focuses on care, today will begin marketing a new identification bracelet with a color-coded symbol specifically designed to symbolize Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in order to help individuals in emergency situations.The dementia ID bracelet is part of a newly formed[Lire…]

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The Impact of Aging on Financial Markets and the Economy

All major industrial countries will experience significant population aging over the next several decades ; In both academic circles and the business press it is widely believed that population aging will have important effects on financial markets because of its expected impact on saving rates and the demand for investment funds. ; This paper reviews the literature on the macroeconomic[Lire…]

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Advocate for Senior Citizens – Protecting Against Abuse and Fraud

Ruth is 87 years old this year and has been living alone since 1997. She is in good health, however the daily chores around the home became increasingly difficult. Ruth turned to her church bulletin and found a ‘Home Care Company’ advertised.Ruth is not unique in the fact that she is widowed and lives alone. According to the ‘2002 A[Lire…]

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More Adults Today Concerned with Their Financial Future

Vertis, a leading provider of targeted advertising, media, and marketing services, today announced the results of its proprietary « Customer Focus(R) 2005: Financial » study, which reveals that retirement plans are the main financial goal for men and women alike. According to the study, 84 percent of younger Baby Boomers (1956-1964) and 52 percent of Generation Y (1977-1987) adults consider retirement a[Lire…]

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Growing Trend Shows Baby Boomers as Active Consumers

Recently released statistics from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), suggest that baby boomers are increasingly active consumers in today’s real estate market. ; According to the Harvard study, baby boomers, or those consumers over the age of 50, represent one of the fastest growing[Lire…]

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Le monde est confronté à une crise des retraites

Un nouveau rapport de la Banque mondiale affirme que le monde est confronté à une crise des retraites – des réformes majeures sont inévitables ; Selon le rapport, dans les pays développés, on devient riche avant de vieillir, tandis que dans les pays en développement on vieillit avant de devenir riche, mais les mêmes défis se posent aux uns et[Lire…]

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