Dolly and Cher Make 77 Look Lovely
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Dolly and Cher Make 77 Look Lovely

In this morning’s Rascal Report: Dolly & Cher both making 77 look lovely; 7 signs you’re aging well; boomer grandma says you need boundaries for babysitting grandkids; million dollar fortunes lost; the boomer badge of honor; and more…

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Bad Boomer Behavior
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Bad Boomer Behavior

In this morning’s Rascal Report: 10 unacceptable things boomers did that aren’t allowed today; boomers leave child-raising village for travel…millennial parents say they have no support; nobody is talking about GenX and they like it that way; ok boomer, NYC is 6th most rapidly aging US city; reasons why so many baby boomers got rich; and more…

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A Pivotal Moment in Time
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A Pivotal Moment in Time

In this morning’s Rascal Report: 60 years ago President Kennedy was assassinated. Do you remember the moment you learned of it?; have advertisers accidentally ditched comedy by becoming too purposeful?; an astounding 68% of Gen Z adults are still living with parents (yes, parents are flummoxed); boomers are happy with $124,000 a year…Millenials say they need $526,000. What gives?; demand for a new kind of senior living community; and more…

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We’re Down With Weed
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We’re Down With Weed

In this morning’s edition: Why seniors are choosing pot over pills; Stones rock with AARP on 2024 tour; how Birkenstock went from “ugly” hippie sandal to billion-dollar brand; 57 movies that define generations; new study offers clues on how SuperAgers maintain better brain health and mental sharpness; and more…

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At 98 She’s A Social Media Star
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At 98 She’s A Social Media Star

In this this afternoon’s edition: At 98 she’s a social media star; young adults having a hard time embracing being an “adult”; America’s workforce needs 2 million more retirees; boomer dad comforts daughter who is going through divorce with a perfect song; eight measures to slow the aging process 6 years; and more…

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Born On Third and Thought We Hit a Triple
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Born On Third and Thought We Hit a Triple

In this morning’s edition: We boomers were born on Third Base and thought we hit a triple; the unmasking of narcissistic baby boomer rock stars; businesses turn to robots as retiring boomers cause a labor squeeze; how the wealth transfer will reshape philanthropy; how business can lengthen the stay of boomers at retirement age; 5 investments that could sabotage boomer retirement dreams; and more…

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Older Faces Become Fashion’s New Look
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Older Faces Become Fashion’s New Look

In this morning’s Rascal Report: “Groundbreaking” trend toward companies using 80+ year old models; what the oldest, wisest say are the keys to a happy life; go long on boomer stocks and short millennial stocks; the myth of the great boomer wealth transfer; why boomer-owned businesses are a “Silent Crisis”; and more…

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Boomer Quick Facts & Stats
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Boomer Quick Facts & Stats

In this morning’s Rascal Report: A quick look at boomer facts & stats; why Martha Steward refuses to conform to “age-appropriate” fashion. “I wear what I want.”; 5 U.S. cities for retirees on a budget; are boomers the last defense against a recession?; an inspiring story “How I Wrote a Book”; and more…

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Rebellious, Irascible and Horny. We’re Off The Rails
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Rebellious, Irascible and Horny. We’re Off The Rails

Rebellious, irascible, horny. Older people reassuringly off the rails these days; Older adults reveal little moments modern tech erased for younger generations; Women work! Trends for the 50+ workforce (no surprise here); 12 reasons why there is so much hatred for boomers; 15 cheap places to retire near the beach; and more…

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The First Birth Control Handbook by Us
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The First Birth Control Handbook by Us

Austin, TX, #1 trending city in the US for retirement; 1968: free love and the first birth control handbook; creatives encourage young Aussies to ‘Groom-a-Boomer’ in upcoming election; Boom Radio sees big surge in listeners; what boomers say about travel plans in the year ahead; and more…

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Golden Bachelor As Boomer Bait
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Golden Bachelor As Boomer Bait

The Golden Bachelor as pure boomer bait; Old Coots solving the world’s problems; he’s nearly 87 but don’t call him ‘old man’; hey boomer…how’s that work ethic thing working out?; why swimming is a perfect exercise; and more…

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RASCAL REPORT
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RASCAL REPORT

In today’s Rascal Report: Dating after 60: a lot of roses and some thorns; Never too late: 14 quotes about late-in-life success; 28 products so great reviewers over 50 have written them love letters; Boomers will be the last Georgians who speak with a Southern accent; Baby boom or bust: Perhaps we could aim a little higher and bring back dignity and grace to aging; and more…

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RASCAL REPORT
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RASCAL REPORT

In today’s Rascal Report: Boomer artists still making great music share the ability to adapt, grow and last; 87 year old Maine woman fights off teen attacker, then feeds him snacks; look and feel your best with Harvard’s strength and power training for older adults; Blue Zone secrets: nap often, drink herbal tea and value family; Jann Wenner defends his legacy and his generation; and more…

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RASCAL REPORT
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RASCAL REPORT

In today’s Rascal Report: Meet the 22 women who will date Gerry Turner on the new series “The Golden Bachelor”; 4 fun ways to boost longevity according to SuperAgers living in Blue Zones; “The Big Chill” at 40: You can always get what you want; 25 reasons why Pickleball is on fire; the city just looks different when you’re older; and more…

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RASCAL REPORT
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RASCAL REPORT

In today’s Rascal Report: The Rolling Stones announce first full album of original music in 18 years; The Davey Crockett Craze: How Walt Disney created the first baby boom phenomenon totally by accident; Can we age gracefully? America will no longer be a young nation but an old one. Time to prepare; Does the MIND Diet prevent Dementia?; I want more Jimmy Buffett in my life!; and more…

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RASCAL REPORT
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RASCAL REPORT

In today’s Rascal Report: Trump Trial: the final war between two types of boomers; vintage Batmobile sells for $125,000+; believing myths about aging makes growing old worse; 5 cities boomers are flocking to in retirement; STORY: Welcome home, son! When are you leaving?; and more…

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RASCAL REPORT
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RASCAL REPORT

In today’s Rascal Report: Senior citizens are the fastest-growing cannabis clientele; how indie rock became soft rock (or is it the other way around?); why the navel-gazing marketing industry has fallen for the trap of targeting 29 year olds; Ipsos data dive: Boomer myths and realities; STORY: One more or one less? Two ways to consider another birthday; and more…

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RASCAL REPORT
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RASCAL REPORT

In today’s Rascal Report: Embracing change at any age: The Forbes 2023 50 Over 50 list; the best movies starring actors 65+; Study finds TikTok videos from young people about boomers inherently ageist; why so few doctors want to care for older adults; what you can do to keep dementia at bay; and more…

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RASCAL REPORT
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RASCAL REPORT

In today’s Rascal Report: Chrissie Hynde: Aging is like being a pothead again; everything you wanted to know about The Villages…it’s worse than you imagined; how downsizing inspires creativity: I’m 73 and can do whatever the hell I want; cannabis is having a senior moment; the surge in grey divorce; and more…

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RASCAL REPORT
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RASCAL REPORT

In today’s Rascal Report: Senior hockey: the mind is willing so the body has no choice; is the secret to age denying it?; boomers still making hit albums; Japan’s lack of business heirs puts 6.5 million jobs at risk; new census data reveals aging America and widening racial gaps; and more…

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