AdvertisementThe majority of so-called "peak boomers" have $250,000 or less in assets , according to a recent report, write Juliana Kaplan and Ayelet Sheffey.
If you're a bit surprised by the dire economic situation of peak boomers, I wouldn't blame you.
Older boomers had the benefit of employer-subsidized retirement plans before a shift in the workforce left younger boomers to fend for themselves.
Alistair Berg/Getty ImagesPeak boomers' retirement struggles might end up being a wake-up call for younger generations.
There will be plenty of lessons learned from peak boomers entering retirement without the safety net of a pension.
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