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    Summary of Elizabeth White's 55, Underemployed and Faking Normal
    Summary of Elizabeth White's 55, Underemployed and Faking Normal
    Summary of Elizabeth White's 55, Underemployed and Faking Normal
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    Summary of Elizabeth White's 55, Underemployed and Faking Normal

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    Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

    Book Preview: #1 The woman I wrote about in the article You Know Her is a composite of my own experiences and those of many of my boomer friends. We are facing a massive retirement savings shortfall, and millions of us are at risk of living in poverty or near poverty.

    #2 The fifty-plus segment of the population consists of more than 111 million consumers spending $7. 6 trillion annually on goods and services. When this segment starts curbing its spending, it can’t be a good thing.

    #3 The longevity economy, however, seems to be focused on affluent boomers, not financially strapped older Americans.

    #4 We must begin to connect with one another and share information, as well as stop believing that help is on the way and start saving ourselves.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIRB Media
    Release dateFeb 15, 2022
    ISBN9781669347460
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      Insights on Elizabeth White's 55 Underemployed and Faking Normal

      Contents

      Insights from Chapter 1

      Insights from Chapter 2

      Insights from Chapter 3

      Insights from Chapter 4

      Insights from Chapter 5

      Insights from Chapter 6

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      #1

      The woman I wrote about in the article You Know Her is a composite of my own experiences and those of many of my boomer friends. We are facing a massive retirement savings shortfall, and millions of us are at risk of living in poverty or near poverty.

      #2

      The fifty-plus segment of the population consists of more than 111 million consumers spending $7. 6 trillion annually on goods and services. When this segment starts curbing its spending, it can’t be a good thing.

      #3

      The longevity economy, however, seems to be focused on affluent boomers, not financially strapped older Americans.

      #4

      We must begin to connect with one another and share information, as well as stop believing that help is on the way and start saving ourselves.

      #5

      I see a silver lining in the looming retirement-income crisis: it will force millions of us to live more frugally, which will ultimately help us transition to a more sustainable way of living.

      #6

      This book helps you understand what you can do to prepare for a decent third act in the new normal of financial insecurity. It provides guidance on how to navigate the emotional aspects of your current situation.

      #7

      We must regain control of our lives. We can’t be proactive if we’re depressed, guilt-ridden, and hiding under the covers. We must understand how we got here and make peace with it.

      #8

      I lost my job three years ago, and one friend in particular was there to help me through it. We used to play a game called Top This to relieve the stress. I would share that my cell phone was about to

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