Comments on: Here’s How Boomers Can Save US/U.S.

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:48:22 +0000

I just discovered they way I am going to retire. I am moving to a town called Alton, Illinois on the Mississippi River. This is about the coolest town I have seen and it is on the upswing. Lots of victorians built on the bluffs overlooking the river that you can buy for a song. The town is right across the river from St. Louis.

Many entrepreneurs are moving in and starting businesses. Tourism is going to be the main industry because of their proximity and historical significance. This is a real ground floor opportunity to make your retirement mecca what you want it to be.

My husband and I are moving there in a couple of months and I will be opening a candle and gift shop. Will I make a lot of money? Probably not. Will I enjoy life anyhow? Probably. I am looking forward to helping revitalize the town into my little shangri la.

I can see other boomers joining in if they ever saw the town. It is perfect for someone who is creative and wants to be a part of something great!

If nothing else, you should visit Alton, Illinois.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:51:21 +0000

Thanks for the link love

Kimberly…also wrote this…Red Tag Crazy

By: goinglikesixty

goinglikesixty — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:53:35 +0000

@KirK: I drive a hard bargain.
@Grandma Henke: I saw the pic of your Party Wagon, looks wonderful and I look forward to hearing about your (mis) adventures.
Does she have a name yet?

By: Grandma Henke

Grandma Henke — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:40:17 +0000

We are so excited for our gypsy adventures this summer in our newly acquired home on wheels. Our little stimulus package is a used one but was very tenderly cared for by the previous owner and to us it appears to be brand new inspite of its ten year status. I believe it has only been driven by a retired school teacher? I plan to blog of our adventures because generally speaking Lynn and I are … for lack of a better word … misadventurers.

By: Kirk M

Kirk M — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:46:09 +0000

Oh, the saving the money part is a personal thing only as in I have no choice in the matter. Money’s tight and all that. It’s when I finally upgrade to a whole new rig (looking forward to Windows 7) that the cost for parts will significantly increase.

And I just don’t like Dell computers is all. I still think that they’re overpriced although I could be wrong. Glad you got what you wanted though.