Baby Boomers Retirement Network Blog » Baby Boomers http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:40:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 How Is Your Retirement Plan Like Sunday’s SuperBowl? You May Be in for a Surprise http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2010/02/09/49/ http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2010/02/09/49/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:50:49 +0000 admin http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/?p=49 What can the Saints SuperBowl victory teach us about having a winning game plan in terms of our future and retirement? I’m glad you asked! I’ve given a lot of thought to this question.

First of all, the Saints had the benefit over the Colts of their high, supercharged spirit. You could see the motivation from the beginning of the game to the end, even when they were faltering. They kept believing, and kept waiting for their opportunity. They never gave up hope, even being down by 10 points to zero.

Second, the Saints had the energetic backing of the entire city of New Orleans, the state, the whole country. They had the emotional advantage of absolutely raving fans. Their fans fully embraced their goal and helped them make it to the top. Is the same true of your significant others, when it comes to your retirement dreams? Do they even know what your dreams are? Do you? (Need some help? Take our easy, free 10-Minute Retirement Quiz TM at www.mybbrn.com and get a free roadmap to your dreams for retirement).

Third, the Saints had the advantage of being the underdog. They knew they had to fight back to win, just like most Baby Boomers today. The Saints didn’t give up, they fought back, dug in their heels with a good strategy, and they won. You can too.

Finally, it’s just a little bit possible that with all the Ballyhoo beforehand, and their stellar regular season, the Indianapolis Colts were just a little bit overconfident, a little bit underprepared. I saw Peyton Manning getting frazzled (which I’ve never seen before). Don’t you get frazzled. Start now to have a winning game plan for your retirement dreams. The BBRN and BBRC can help you get there, through our exclusive 10-Minute Retirement QuizTM. Check it out here.

]]> http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2010/02/09/49/feed/ 2 Boomers Are Cutting Spending http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2009/10/27/boomers-are-cutting-spending/ http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2009/10/27/boomers-are-cutting-spending/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:21:58 +0000 admin http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/?p=8 When baby boomers spend, America listens.  The same holds true when they don’t.  According to a recent Gallup Poll, baby boomers’ reported average daily spending has decreased to $64 from an average of $98 in 2008.  And they’re not alone.  All of five categories of adults (the “Greatest,” born before 1930, the “Silent,” born 1931-1945, “Boomers,” born 1945-1964, “Gen X,” born 1965-1979, and the “Millenials,” born 1980-1991) have reduced their spending.  But the boomers are by far the biggest group, representing 36% of adults in America, so they have the biggest impact on the economy.

See charts and further explanation on the Gallup Poll Web Site: http://www.gallup.com/poll/122546/Boomers-Spending-Generations-Down-Sharply.aspx

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