Can Boomers Afford To Retire? | KCET
Can Boomers Afford To Retire?
The sheer demographic power of 75 million "baby boomers" has often been a force for significant cultural change. For many decades, the future seemed bright. But recent studies suggest "boomers" may be dangerously unprepared for aging and retirement. Professor Fernando Torres-Gil, director of the UCLA Policy Center for Research on Aging, outlines the financial outlook for a generation living longer, but with fewer resources, than previous generations. Twenty-five percent of "boomers" believe they can never afford to stop working. Professor Torres-Gil offers Your Turn to Care recommendations on how to fortify the social and financial foundations of this generation to add more promise to the retirement years.
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Your Turn to Care
Studies suggest "boomers" may be dangerously unprepared for aging and retirement.
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Your Turn to Care
There are 7,000-10,000 individuals who turn 65 every day. By 2030, every 1 in 5 drivers will be a senior citizen.
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Your Turn to Care
Acclaimed actor and disabled persons advocate, Robert David Hall expresses hope for bravery and enlightenment when the end comes.
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Steve Lopez shares the tough lessons learned during the difficult months of seeking comfort and care for his ill father.
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