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The market meltdown and mini-boomerang have left investors feeling insecure, not knowing what to expect next. Without a financial safety net, Sandwiched Boomers fear they face a turbulent future when crises arise. Will a divorce threaten your economic stability as well as your marital state? Can a serious illness cause more than physical pain as it limits your ability to work? These are the questions on our readers’ minds. Teri is concerned about the triple whammy to her security: illness, divorce, and financial vulnerability. She is feeling anxious yet is … Continue reading
In these shaky stock market days, many Sandwiched Boomers are facing additional difficulties as 401K’s decline and retirement benefits melt away. The pundits tell us to keep our emotions out of the decision-making process, but that is not easy. Your thoughts are mental products although they don’t necessarily reflect an absolute reality. However, for you, they do represent how you feel. Some people can’t help but operate emotionally. Others are more able to manage their emotions and function as if everything is fine. Born to a single mother with serious … Continue reading
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