Surviving the Squeeze of the Sandwich GenerationAs if saving for retirement isn’t challenging enough, add to it the financial and emotional responsibility of helping your kids and attending to the needs of elderly parents, and you’re officially a member of the Sandwich Generation. Buzz about the Sandwich Generation emerged several years back as the bulk of Baby Boomers reached age 50. [...] Recession Makes the Future Uncertain for Workers 50 and OlderThis great recession has affected millions in this country but for those 50 and older, the impact has been greater and the long-term effects may be more daunting. Former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan once said that “what the people want is very simple – they want an America as good as its promise.” In light of [...] Pros and Cons of Laptop Versus Desktop ComputersInterested in getting a computer but can’t decide between a laptop and a desktop? Here is a great list with a breakdown of some pros and cons. Laptop Computers Pros: Portable Great for tiny apartments because they are small Great for spur-of-the-moment ideas and writing Easy to take in for repairs Cons: Can lose battery [...] Special Message for Seniors & Disabled Whose Mortgages are Under WaterA recent article in “The New York Times” by Richard H. Thaler expresses a realistic view of the problems of mortgages on houses that are greater than the value of the house. The following excerpts of Thaler’s article should be considered in determining if it is worth continuing to rent a house from a mortgage [...] |







