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Senator Ted Kennedy’s Family: Challenges Ahead
Perhaps Senator Kennedy’s life situation was more complicated than yours. And you may not have to live up to that kind of a legacy. But as Sandwiched Boomers, with so many family responsibilities, you have your share of crises and challenges. What follows are practical tips to help you face them. Realize the importance of reaching out. The emotional support of others when you need encouragement can help you make it through what seems like an impossible situation. Confide in friends and family as you work through the difficulties. A … Continue reading
Educate Yourself
With the G20 meetings scheduled this week to focus on the global economic crisis, Sandwiched Boomer families continue to be hit by the recession and job losses. If these changes are hitting close to home, here are two tips to help you get started on building flexibility into your family: Educate yourself about family finances. Get involved with the family budget as you seek out ways to reduce your expenses. Keep track of minor expenditures that can add up, like dinners out, entertainment and credit card interest rate costs. Think … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, budget, credit card debt, depression, drinking, economic turmoil, family, financial crisis, G20, gambling, job loss, Sandwiched Boomer, stress
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Do you remember your grandparents telling you about the Great Depression? Are some of their stories sounding familiar now that you’re Sandwiched Boomers facing your own financial challenges? I wouldn’t be surprised. Let us hear from you the next few days as we share ideas about how to take better care of yourself. Evaluate the situation but don’t overreact or put your head in the sand. Pay close attention to what’s going on around you. Getting caught up in a pessimistic mindset can result in higher levels of anxiety and … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, family stress, pessimism, Sandwiched Boomers, unhealthy activities
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Across the United States and around the world, the effects of the financial crisis continue to spread – foreclosures are widespread, banks are being taken over, stock markets are erratic, credit is frozen and bankruptcies are increasing. Even with the planned infusion of trillions of dollars by the government, no one can predict with certainty the long-term effects on the economy. Hope is building that the Obama administration will create solutions but most pundits agree that this collapse will not right itself in the near future. How is all this … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, anxiety, Domestic Violence, economic turmoil, family, financial crisis, frustration
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