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Celebrate the Holidays with the Gift of Time
The meltdown in the economy and the crisis in confidence couldn’t have come at a worse time. Have you been feeling stretched by the financial pressure? If you’re facing tough buying decisions, the responsibilities of the holiday season may even be getting you down. These are challenging times. This year, in more ways than one, […]
7 Ways to Delay Gratification in a Troubled Economy
In years of plenty, American society operated largely on the pleasure principal - embracing the notion that ‘I want what I want when I want it.’ Accustomed to instant gratification and a sense of entitlement, people were emotionally conditioned to have it all. The average American carries nine credit cards with a total $17,000 balance. […]
Five Ways Sandwiched Boomers Can Think Positive in Tough Times
These are unprecedented times. With the breakdown of traditional financial institutions, the wildly fluctuating stock market and the 700 million dollar government bailout, Americans are confused about how to respond. Some are in denial, not prepared to grasp the problems and potential consequences. Others are angry at what they see as awarding recklessness on Wall […]
The Relationship between Madonna’s Divorce and Sandwiched Boomers
As a Sandwiched Boomer with changing family responsibilities, you have the toughest of balancing acts, attending to kids, parents and personal needs while still nurturing your marriage. You may envy celebrities like Madonna who seem to have it all - a personality that draws people in, the adoration of fans, an exciting life and strong […]
