Tag Archives: retirement
Sandwiched Boomers and Multi-generational Housing
The stimulus package is growing larger by the day in the Senate, where the addition of a new tax break for homebuyers sent the price tag well past $900 billion. “It is time to fix housing first” said the Republican Senator from Georgia Wednesday night as the Senate agreed without controversy to add the new tax break to the stimulus measure, at an estimated cost of nearly $19 billion. The tax break was the most notable attempt to date to add help for the crippled housing industry. In the meantime, … Continue reading
As we come to the end of the holiday week, hold on to the feelings that come from sharing good times with family and friends. And take in some final thoughts about how to care for yourself in tough times. As Sandwiched Boomers, you may be wondering how you will pay college tuition for your children, help your parents on a fixed income and ever be able to retire. But while you can’t always control what happens, you can control how you deal with it. Your response to the financial … Continue reading
We are delighted to have Carol White with us today discussing her book, “Live Your Road Trip Dream.” According to Carol this detailed, step-by-step manual of real-life information on organizing the trip you’ve always wanted to take will have you on your adventure in no time. Nourishing Relationships: Whatever made you and Phil believe that you could actually take off and travel for a year? Carol: Phil and I believe that if we want something bad enough, we can make it happen – kind of the “dream it, do it” … Continue reading
We finish this roller-coaster week just as we began it – drawing on the support of one another as we attempt to bring a sense of order to our lives. When you are feeling adrift amidst the economic turmoil, turn to what grounds you and work from there. Robin has a lot on her mind and sometimes seems overwhelmed by everything she wants to accomplish. Don’t get stopped in your tracks when you consider all you have written down on your “wish list.” Take things one at a time and … Continue reading
