http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:26:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en MY VISIT TO WASHINGTON TURNS HISTORIC It all started when I got the email from my Aunt Connie, my late Dad's sister, inviting my family and me to come to Alexandria, VA for a rare family reunion celebrating the 90th birthday of my Uncle Tolly, a retired Army dentist and all ... http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2011/08/09/my-visit-to-washington-turns-historic/ Best Holiday Wishes!   And here are my Top 10 New Years Resolutions for all of us Baby Boomers in 2011 (be sure to give me your comments and feedback please!): You've probably heard that the first Baby Boomers are reaching the traditional retirement age of 65 starting this coming New Years Day, ... http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2010/12/22/my-top-10-new-years-resolutions-for-baby-boomers-in-2011/ Thank goodness for Thanksgiving! It gives us the chance to stop the noise and the busyness, and remember to acknowledge and give thanks for our Blessings, Assets, and Gifts. This past Saturday, my family and I helped assemble and deliver Thanksgiving baskets and turkeys to families in need in Bridgeport and ... http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2010/11/24/thanksgiving-wishes/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="346" caption="Bruce Reznik at home in Southeast Asia with his pet water buffalo."][/caption] I recently discussed the financial and cultural benefits of great places to retire abroad in Southeast Asia with Bruce Reznik, an old friend of 40 years, who is an international lawyer. Bruce is semi-retired now(meaning he ... http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2010/07/13/great-places-to-retire-abroad-for-u-s-boomers-what-about-southeast-asia/ I've been a little upset at the organized, well-funded campaign of "disinformation" and obstruction taking place in the Nation's capital to put the kabosh on any truly effective consumer protection in the banking and financial services industry ( I began my career in banking and after that provided consulting services ... http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2010/03/29/consumer-protection-in-the-banking-and-financial-services-industry/ 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, ... http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2010/02/09/49/ Some people believe that retiring overseas would be paradise. The cost of living may be less than it is in the United States. However, Forbes.com, in its October 15 posting, wrote that seniors will not find paradise anywhere. Each country is unique with its own assets and liabilities. The key ... http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2009/11/23/ten-best-retirement-havens-overseas/ Tennessee, California, Washington state, Oklahoma and Louisiana have the highest combined state and average local sales tax rates, according to updated information released by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. On the other end of the scale, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon all have the lowest combined rates of 0 percent. "Sales ... http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2009/11/19/tax-foundation-report-shows-sales-tax-rates-with-state-and-local-taxes-combined/ A new study from the MetLife Mature Market Institute reports that many Americans over the age of 55 plan to work at least until age 69, but that most who look for a job face challenges in finding one. Yet, Department of Labor projections indicate that the 55+ population will ... http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2009/11/16/study-examines-aging-boomer-workforce-provides-steps-to-help-older-job-seekers/ 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 ... http://www.boomersretirementnetwork.com/blog/2009/10/27/boomers-are-cutting-spending/