I was a graphic designer for decades and went back to school at 60 to become a teacher. It pays less but is more rewarding.

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Stuart Fuller went back to school at 60 to pursue teaching.

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A retired boomer splits his time between Nebraska and Mexico. He says life is affordable in Puerto Vallarta and there's a lively LGBTQ+ community.

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Photo shows Bill MacKenzie and his husband Darin Templeton at their home in Puerto Vallarta.
Bill MacKenzie, 67, (left), lives between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Omaha, Nebraska with his husband Darin Templeton.

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A laid-off baby boomer got frustrated with the job hunt so he started his own business. He explains why age is an asset for entrepreneurs.

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Joseph Loria, 61, founded RetentionCX last year. It's a small business that helps companies improve their customer experience operations.

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I'm Gen Z with baby boomer parents. They are more focused on my professional success than wanting grandchildren.

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Sandrine Jacquot's parents aren't pressuring her to have kids.

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A boomer helped pay for his daughter's college and her husband's student debt. He won't start gifting their inheritance until they curb their spending.

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A 'peak boomer' working in Germany plans to retire in the US because he believes the healthcare is better

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George, an American, lives and works in Munich. He loves the lifestyle but plans on retiring in the US for Medicare benefits.

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At 72, I'm still constantly making new friends. I look for people with similar interests and am always open to new connections.

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Louisa Rogers with her husband, right, and one of their friends.
Louisa Rogers and her husband Barry, right, enjoy hanging out with friends together.

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Last week, my friend Robbie and I cycled along a bike path for about three miles, then locked our bikes and walked through brush to a small beach. No one was around, so I had a nude dip, and afterward, we sat on a rock and talked.

Millennials could become the richest generation ever — but only if they already come from money

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A stock image of a young woman on the patio of a nice home.

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You may hate high interest rates and home prices, but many boomers have reason to celebrate

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell's war against inflation could be helping prop up many older Americans' wallets.

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