Archive for July, 2010
Reflecting on Letterman, Humor and Life
We’ve enjoyed the interviews that baby boomer Nettie Hartsock has done with some of the icons of our generation. Now, she speaks to Bill Scheft, who works with one of the biggest. Bill himself is an author, a humorist, a Thurber Award finalist and long-time writer for David Letterman.
Alarm Bells Over Retirement Plans
Millions of Americans are nearing retirement age without enough savings to get by — but for many there’s still time to get back on track.
Staying Young While Aging
We can think young, and act young, and even keep our bodies young. But young as we once were? Maybe, if we follow Marcia Barhydt’s suggestion to Dig Deep.
Retirement May Mean Lifestyle Downgrade
If you’re a baby boomer, the odds are high you’ll exhaust your retirement savings after 10 or 20 years of retirement, according to the latest Retirement Readiness Rating report released this week by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
The Feeling of Being Called, “Ma’am”
We win some, we lose some. But boomer humor writer Jane Smith wins more than she loses. Especially when someone calls her “Ma’am!”
