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Chances are that most boomers didn't grow up with the same Depression-era mentality as their parents, which explains why some find it difficult to live within their means and probably haven't saved as much as they should for a rainy day or retirement.
If you are over 50 and need help thinking through these questions, check out "50 Ways to Love Your Money," a clear and simple guide created by AARP Financial and Chase. It's found at Practical Money Skills for Life, Visa's free personal financial management site (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/boomerguide).Even if you're not quite ready for-or able to afford-retirement just yet, it's still a good idea to prepare yourself now so that when the time comes, you won't be caught off guard.See the full content of this document
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50 Ways to Love Your Money
There's no getting around it: Baby boomers are officially middle-aged. Millions of Americans born in 1959 will turn 50 this year; and many boomers born right after...
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