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Teamwork and Resiliency Pay Off
We are learning more details about how Captain Phillips was rescued from the pirates who were holding him hostage and threatening to kill him. Here are some of the strategies they used to save him. Can you, Sandwiched Boomer or not, use them in your own life as well? Think outside the box. Capt. Phillips seemed to be going along with the pirates’ commands but he stayed alert and constantly thought about what he could do, first, to save his crew and cargo and then himself. He paid attention to … Continue reading
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Tagged Captain Richard Phillips, Navy, pirates, President obama, rescue, resiliency, resources, Sandwiched Boomer
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Baby Boomers and a Call to Action
Reagarding the economic stimulus package, early in the week President Obama said, “No plan is perfect, and we should work to make it stronger. Let’s show people all over our country who are looking for leadership in this difficult time that we are equal to the task.” The last couple of days, pushing hard to get a plan passed, he remarks, “The time for talk is over, the time for action is now.” As Baby boomers in a tough economy, do these words apply to you? Are you doing all … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby Boomers, economic stimulus package, lower expectations, President obama, retirement
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Boomers and Pay Caps
President Barack Obama plans to impose a pay cap on executives whose firms receive government financial rescue funds. It’s shocking that some companies have given out bonuses while receiving government aid. As sandwiched boomers, you may be in the midst of making some critical decisions yourself. Here are some ideas that may help in the midst of this financial crisis. Get to know the subconscious money script that you learned in childhood from your parents. If your family was extremely frugal, you may follow their example and have the same … Continue reading
Tips for the Sandwich Generation Family
Our focus this week has been on Obama family values. And their move into the White House, which includes Michelle’s mother, marks a major transition for all of them. No Sandwich Generation family always runs smoothly. And there can be problems that aren’t that easy to fix. As you evaluate the kind of support and strategies you need right now, keep the following tips in mind: Make sure your expectations are realistic. You may have very clear ideas about how you want your family to be. But realize that every … Continue reading
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Tagged family, goals, Michelle Obama, President obama, Sandwich Generation, White House
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