"As a boomer, born during the latter part of the generation, I still have a few more years of work before I can retire. Watching fellow boomer family and friends retire now, I have been giving my future some serious thought. I wonder if I did things properly to ensure a comfortable retirement for myself while also questioning some of the choices I made along the way."
"Seeing my brother recently retire, I notice he has accumulated a substantial nest egg for himself. Working since he was 16, he took advantage of all the benefits offered by the union he joined early on. I look at him with much envy as he moves to a new stage while I still work and struggle financially. I chose to follow my dream when I was young"
"When the "working" part of that goal seemed unattainable, I decided to enroll in school instead, applying to a university in Rome. Taking out a loan from a family member, I also worked at the university to help pay for my tuition. After two years of study, earning an associate degree, I remained another two years, working full-time at the university."
I am a late boomer with a few years left before official retirement and growing concern as peers retire. I started working at 17, spent early adulthood pursuing living and studying in Italy, and took loans and university work to support studies. I later returned to the US, found stability in the trade show industry, and did not contribute to a 401(k) until my late 30s. My brother, with early union membership, accumulated a large retirement nest egg, creating envy and financial worry. I regret not buying a home and delaying retirement savings and now question whether I can secure a comfortable retirement.
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