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Pew survey questions Gen X, baby boomer savings

A research report by the Pew Charitable Trusts says younger baby boomers and Generation Xers face an uncertain retirement because of reduced savings, high levels of debt, and losses during the Great Recession. Full story

New fitness centers cater to aging baby boomers

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Baby boomers, the generation that vowed to stay forever young, are getting older, designing senior-friendly gyms and becoming their own personal trainers. Full story

Boomer Retirement Housing Trend

  After waiting out the housing crash, baby boomers are downsizing again, reports CNBC's Diana Olick. And they're moving from active adult communities in the suburbs back to the cities.

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  Baby boomer myths and misconceptions

Host of RLTVs “Boomers 2.0: A Generation Re-Imagined” Jane Pauley, tells KLG and Hoda what she’s learned about boomers through her new show including a stat that finds women over 50 are the highest demographic of people starting businesses.

  Caregivers struggle with chronic stress

Americans are living longer than ever before, which means baby boomers are doing double duty caring for both parents and children. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.

  How ‘parasitic baby boomers’ handled the economy

National Journal Economic Correspondent Jim Tankersley talks about his cover story -- are baby boomers handing over a better country than the one they inherited?

  CDC: Boomers must get tested for hepatitis C

It’s estimated that one in 30 baby boomers – those born between 1945 and 1965 -- are infected with hepatitis C. Now the government is asking that everyone who falls within that age group to get tested. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.

  Rich Baby-Boomers: Forget the Inheritance!

Wealthy baby boomers are ready to cut kids out of their will, and don't feel the slightest bit of guilt about it, according to a new survey. Keith Banks, U.S. Trust president, explains.

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