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- Changing America's Attitudes on Race
- FH Boom Daily Digest – August 13, 2010
- FH Boom Daily Digest – August 13, 2010
- FH Boom Daily Digest – August 11, 2010
- FH Boom Daily Digest – August 9, 2010
| Changing America's Attitudes on Race Posted: 13 Aug 2010 08:00 AM PDT By MATT THORNHILL Note to readers: This article appeared originally appeared in the Richmond-Times Dispatch July 29, 2010 Almost two years ago we observed that the baby boomer generation had played a significant role in transforming attitudes about race in America over the past 40 years. We credited boomers as being the generational "pivot point" in race relations. The thinking was this: Boomers, white and black, were raised by G.I. and Silent Generation parents who generally believed white and black people were not equal, and in many places the laws supported that view. Despite such parental influences, boomers apparently absorbed Dr. Martin Luther King's plea to judge not "by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character" and successfully raised the millennials as the first "colorblind" generation in America. Thus, the "pivot" designation. |
| FH Boom Daily Digest – August 13, 2010 Posted: 13 Aug 2010 05:32 AM PDT Top News From Today's "Boomiverse" Hiring Retired Baby Boomers Overview: "It's no surprise that more Americans are working well past the usual retirement age. As economic pressures continue unabated, the decision for the 77 million aging baby boomers to remain in the workforce — or return after retiring — becomes less about choice and more about necessity." Cooking Shows Inspire Purchases Overview: "55% of Baby Boomers (those aged 46-64) watch cooking shows very often or occasionally, compared to over half (57%) of Echo Boomers (those aged 18-33) who say they rarely or never watch these shows." |
| FH Boom Daily Digest – August 13, 2010 Posted: 12 Aug 2010 05:59 AM PDT Top News From Today's "Boomiverse" Lining the nest Overview: "The survey also makes the point that the baby boomer generation is more comfortable with debt than older generations, who still try to save for a rainy day." Sunday marks 65 years since Baby Boom start Overview: "Happy retirement, baby boomers! My generation, the most overhyped in American history, is turning 65. Gold watch time, if companies actually gave out gold watches anymore. (Usually it's zircon pins or just a boot out the door.)" Retired? Head back to school with college discounts Overview: "From continuing education and enrichment classes to graduate school, many of America's retirees are pursuing their interests at the college level." |
| FH Boom Daily Digest – August 11, 2010 Posted: 11 Aug 2010 05:20 AM PDT Top News From Today's "Boomiverse" Data Shows Baby Boomers Driving Reverse Mortgage Volumes In Recent Months Overview: "Who says Boomers aren't interested in reverse mortgages? The reverse mortgage industry is seeing trends that show the typical age of a reverse mortgage borrower decline more rapidly than in previous years. " Silver Tsunami: For Boomers, What Was Once a Luxury is Now a Basic Need Overview: "Exotic vacations, a second home, golf outings, ski trips—life after work was going to be an endless holiday. But of course, that's no longer how things are shaping up. People are out of work, their savings are depleted, their homes are foreclosed and they are delaying retirement or have no plans for retirement anymore. … Given these dour prospects, it was a bit surprising (and perhaps encouraging) to see a new study from MainStay Investments and Harris Interactive that shows a defiant level of optimism among boomers when it comes to their expectations for retirement. |
| FH Boom Daily Digest – August 9, 2010 Posted: 09 Aug 2010 05:10 AM PDT Top News From Today's "Boomiverse" Midlife motoring: Baby boomers' lifelong affair with all things motorized Overview: "Baby boomers have had a lifelong affair with their wheels, influencing car trends for more than 40 years." Firms Help Workers Provide End-Of-Life Care Overview: "Juggling a caregiving role with a full-time job is daunting. But it can be even more difficult working during the end stages of a loved one's life. Some companies are exploring end-of-life initiatives to help their employees manage the ultimate transition." |
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