Negative inheritance happens when the "the costs to children of caring for aging relatives outstrip any gifts or bequests they might receive in return." The phrase was coined by Laurence Kotlikoff, a professor at Boston University. »more»

A comprehensive study of baby boomers sheds new light on the attitudes and opinions of the 78 million members of this generation as they deal with middle age issues and prepare for their twilight years. First lets see how much you know about baby boomers: »more»

Amy Sherman is a licensed mental health counselor, a blogger, and the author of "Distress-Free Aging: a Boomer's Guide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life." "Distress-Free Aging" is a new eBook that promises "simple strategies [to] turn your life around."

As the name implies, the book is aimed at members of the baby boomer generation who are tackling retirement like no generation has ever done before. »more»

Is it possible to look at someone in middle age and predict the quality of life they will have in older age? According to researchers at two Canadian universities you can and the process they use gives insight into what middle age adults should be doing today to maximize their future quality of life. »more»

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June Fletcher of the Wall Street Journal recently observed the movement in the building industry to market accessibility to baby boomers who want to age in their own homes but might need a few conveniences to do so. »more»

"...for the past 75 years federal policy has been designed around easing folks who are past 50 out of the workforce rather than enticing them to stay in it."

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Career Journal's advice on retirement can be summed up in one work "don't". Okay, a little explanation is helpful. Treat the retirement "less like a lengthy vacation and more like a career change." Why? »more»

WSJ reports (link may require fee) of changing European employment laws in response to the aging European workforce. »more»

Gen Plus points us to a series of press releases concerning the intersection between lifelong learning and senior living environments. The concept is "university-branded 55+ active adult communities that are tightly integrated with their academic hosts." »more»