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He is a billionaire who loves gold, an American who loves McDonald’s, a white guy who loves Creedence Clearwater Revival, a baby boomer who’s got beef with low-flow toilets.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Advisers are looking for ways to protect assets and generate income for their retired baby boomer clients, the largest and wealthiest generation in history.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“We are 10 to 15 years away from the peak long-term-care needs of the baby boomer population. One of the main barriers to expanding the workforce is immigration policy,” Gruber said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026
Harley retail sales have fallen 5% annually, as the baby boomer buyers of its expensive bikes age.
From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025
He was always ready to openly display the emotion so often missing from my baby boomer generation.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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