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As the Presidential primaries continue their drive to Super Tuesday and beyond, the emphasis in Florida has shifted to the economy. With both the stock market and interest rates in a decline, Baby Boomers’ retirement investments are being hit from both ends. When you are in the Sandwiched Generation, caring for aging parents and growing children, the effects of a slowing economy may have an even more dramatic effect on your financial situation. Polls in Florida have indicated that the economy is the number one issue to voters there. Consequently, … Continue reading
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. today, Americans may wonder how much progress has been made toward realizing his dream, so eloquently stated that steamy August day, 1963, in Washington, D.C. According to a poll done by CNN/Opinion Research, a significant majority of blacks and whites believe that the dream of racial equality has evolved in our society. A full 72% of whites and 61% of blacks are of the opinion that America in 2008 would be accepting of a black President. According to the same poll, slightly fewer voters, around … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008, CNN, Martin Luther King, President, Sandwich Generation, Sandwiched Boomers, voter
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Yesterday was a day for political comebacks – both Hillary Clinton and John McCain overcame their losses in Iowa and won in New Hampshire, surprising pundits, volunteers and maybe even themselves. As they each addressed their cheering crowds last night, we thought about the support that had sustained them in their struggles. What can we Sandwiched Boomers learn from them to apply to our own stressful challenges? Chelsea Clinton has been on the campaign trail stumping for her mother all over the state; John McCain specifically thanked each of his … Continue reading
With the festive season suddenly upon us, we’ve decided to dedicate the next few blog posts to ideas about how to reduce holiday stress. If the widespread commercialism is getting you down, here are some ways for Sandwiched Boomers to spend less time racking up credit card debt and more time taking care of yourself: 1. Realize that the anticipatory anxiety you may be experiencing about the holidays is quite normal. Questions about what to do and how to do it – with the apprehension that comes along for the … Continue reading
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