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Half of all U.S. renters are over 40

Dec 11, 2015
Hit hard by the housing crisis, middle aged households are increasingly renting.

Many boomers can't afford to retire

Aug 3, 2015
Lost wealth from the recession and longer life expectancy are partly to blame.

Older workers head for retirement — and don't retire

Jul 30, 2015
The labor participation rate for people 55 and up is near its highest in decades.

The Peace Corps wants ... baby boomers?

May 29, 2015
54-year-old agency wants volunteers closer to its age.

Medicare open enrollment brings change

Oct 15, 2014
Medicare's annual open enrollment period starts today. What has changed?

The benefits of working 9 to 5 until you're 95

Sep 3, 2014
More baby boomers are putting off retirement, and it could be good for everyone.

For public good, not for profit.

Wall Street sees an opportunity in baby boomers

Aug 1, 2014
Boomers are targets for financial advisers eager for a slice of their retirement.

Thanks for the economy, Boomers

Jul 31, 2014
Blaming the economy on a whole generation, with Chris Farrell.

Rising small business sales likely to continue in 2014

Mar 31, 2014
Many baby boomers were unable to sell during the Great Recession