Pre-boomers grew up in a time when a “good education” was what every parent hoped their children would get before going out into the world. They preached, and rightfully so, that armed with knowledge and understanding we could realize our dreams and enjoy a better quality of life than they had. Today, academic curriculums and [...]
With all the technological advancements made in the last several years, it seems as if the ability to communication has been greatly improved. And when you consider what’s transpired in the pre-boomer’s lifetime, it’s hard to argue against the belief that we’re far better off today than in the past.
Think back to when we were [...]
Pre-boomers have been blessed. While many of us served in the military, few were ever involved in a shooting war except those old enough to be part of the Korean “policing action.” However, our generation (born between 1930 and 1945) grew up with the belief that it was our duty to serve if called. We [...]
Watch out when elected representatives and political appointees use statements such as: “stimulus,” or “we can’t afford to wait,” and “for the good of the country.” These translate to: “spend,” or “spend immediately,” and “spend more.”
Some people contend we can spend our way out of financial trouble, although I’ve never heard of any family or [...]
Pre-boomers did not invent Social Security. Most of us were not even born when the program came into being in 1935, and we had no say in congress’s decision to borrow from the fund to use the money for other purposes We were busy with our families and careers when Medicare was instituted in 1965, [...]
