Posts Tagged ‘boomers’
The 50 Plus Generation: An Untapped Home-Based Business Niche
The number of U.S. adults over the age of 50 will soar over the next ten years. In fact, U.S. Census Bureau data shows that 50+ adults will be the only growth demographic – measured by age – between now and 2015. The Baby Boomer generation will enter its 50s and 60s and is set [...]
Resume Building Blocks for Boomers
Regardless of format, every resume will be composed of some standard sections. Below is a quick guide to the main elements that should be included in every resume. Personal Information – Always include your full name, street address, phone numbers (home and cell), and e-mail address. If you have your own web site, include the [...]
Boom, Baby, Boom
After the end of World War II, the world saw an incredible rise in the birth rate, which was quickly dubbed the ‘Baby Boom’. A ‘boomer’ is defined as someone born between 1946 and 1964. In addition, the marriage rate boomed in 1950, which pushed the baby boomer explosion even higher. Today we have very [...]
Resumes For Boomers
You’re well established in your career and can bring years of experience to any company lucky enough to hire you. So why do older workers often have trouble landing a job? Part of the reason is that age discrimination—though illegal—happens every day, often before a candidate even has the opportunity to interview. To combat this, [...]
Too young to retire: Two N.J. Baby Boomers shine as certified pro coaches
New Jersey Baby Boomers Katherine Poehnert and Marc Weiner, like so many in their age group, can’t imagine retiring. They are entrepreneurs who have found a profession that is perfectly suited to their values and passions. Poehnert and Weiner are certified professional [blippr]coaches[/blippr]. It seems the aspirations of Baby Boomers are changing from ones of [...]
Boomers Going Abroad for Healthcare
Most seniors are concerned with health issues. Increasing needs for medical care, the rising cost of that care and the outrageous price tag of prescription medications has many seniors these days choosing between paying their rent and paying for their medications. Unfortunately, many baby boomers, those generally defined as having been born between 1946 and [...]
Baby Boomers – How to Enjoy a Retirement Vibe Without Retiring
Baby Boomers – How to Enjoy a Retirement Vibe Without Retiring My 79-year-old widowed mother has a part-time job aiding elderly people in their homes. I used to be amused by saying that; I mean, 79 is elderly, isn’t it? The fact is, her paid work is a mere four hours a week, a small [...]
Coaching for Boomers
It seems the aspirations of baby boomers are changing from ones of retirement, to those of entrepreneurship. Over the past decade, Americans age 55 to 64 have seen the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity, especially since the traditional business model and large corporations no longer provide the job security they used to. Despite a bleak [...]


