Honors Theses
Date of Award
2007
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Journalism
First Advisor
Jo Ann O'Quin
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This paper intends to address some of the major financial concerns facing the Baby Boom generation as they enter retirement. This generation faces struggles with savings, the high costs of health care coupled with their high demand for it and Social Security and Medicare issues. The Boomers, through their financial strain, will affect change in federal policy programs for future generations. This paper is supplemented with newspaper stories I wrote that address some of the same topics discussed in more detail within the text. These stories, published in the Oxford Eagle^ were written to inform the public of major financial issues encountered on the road to retirement. With these stories I wanted to identify a problem and offer information, advice and solutions from professionals. The implications of these financial concerns on retirement will be monumental. These issues need to be brought to the forefront of our community. People need to be reminded of one simple message that is vital for a satisfying and successful retirement: save more money! 11
Recommended Citation
Buckley, Allison Elizabeth, "An Analysis of the Baby Boomers: The Impact of Their Approaching Retirement" (2007). Honors Theses. 1961.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/1961
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