Baby Boomer Facts and Trends

America's Baby Boomer generation is nearly twice the size of any before it. Boomers have been everyday heroes in remaking our society. Doing things their way, they have been the driving force for gradual change from accepted norms. "Leading Edge" Boomers are now turning 60. Don't expect them to simply "retire" as did their parents and grandparents.

Boomer Data from Various Studies

• There are 77 million U.S. Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964
• Every 7 seconds another Boomer will be turning 60 for the next 18 years
• Boomers tend to feel 10 to 15 years younger than their actual age
• They define themselves by feelings of youthfulness & optimism
• Most do not view retirement as a time to suddenly withdraw from working life
• 70 is the average age most plan to stop working
• Retirement is seen as a chance to redefine work on their terms
• Most expect to live at least two decades after turning 60
• 66 percent ages 51-59 plan to stay "mentally active" by working into retirement
• 49 percent will work to earn money
• 1 in 4 ages 51-59 have already attended next-career training sessions
• 60 percent ages 51-70 have taken steps toward a new line of work in retirement
• Boomers excelled for 5 decades without the internet, yet have quickly embraced it
• Many plan to create new careers based upon their interests

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