Tag: retirement

Bored man sleeping in chair

Over the long Christmas holiday, I got a sneak preview of what retirement could be like. Frankly, it was a little boring. I fully appreciate that most workers don’t have the perk provided by my employer, Boston College, which gives us generous time off between Christmas and New Year’s. By cashing in a few unused…

older couple with advisor discussing finances

In the 1960s and 1970s, the baby boom generation had a reputation for breaking down societal norms for behavior – and they’re at it again. Between 1990 and 2010, the rate of individuals over age 50 who become newly divorced in a year doubled to more than 10 people affected per 1,000 married people, according…