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Can the US Economy Survive an Onslaught of Baby Boomer Retirements?

More than 11,000 boomers turn 50 every single day! And what market do you think the RV industry likes to target? Baby boomers, of course! When those boomers finally reach Boom Gra La after retiring from the daily grind they rush out and either rent or buy an RV, as evidenced by the dramatic rise in numbers of baby boomers loading up their RVs and taking to the road.

Baby boomers are hitting the highways in their newly purchased traveling homes in record numbers, even in a bad economy. U.S. ownership of RVs is skyrocketing, and the trend is expected to continue upward for the forseeable future.

Our country's very first baby boomer, Kathleen Casey-Kirschling, born at two seconds after midnight on January 1st, 1946, is already cashing her retirement checks! She warns, The "Silver Tsunami" a virtual tidal wave of boomer retirees are coming!

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RV Country

Two lanes of divided highway route you through a pristine desert landscape of reservation, state and national forest lands undisturbed by development practically until you arrive in Payson, a community of some 15,000 full-time residents, situated among tall Ponderosa Pines. Just a 1.5 hour drive from Fountain Hills, it's a section of AZ 87 known as the Beeline Hwy, where, on any given weekend, you will see RV's, such as pop-up campers, fifth-wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, every size and description, traveling to the Rim Country. Besides Payson, they are bound for places with names like; Strawberry, Pine, Christopher Creek, Show Low and Sunrise, and where they will find some of the best hiking, fishing, camping, cool temperatures, and scenic forests in the Grand Canyon State.

It's a steady climb from Fountain Hills to the Mt. Ord turn-off, or what is sometimes referred to as the pass, it being the highest point between Ftn Hills and Payson and where some of the larger RV's will struggle. Carry extra water, camping accessories, and take your time. Once past there it's an easy ascent to into Payson where you will find everything you need to stock the RV pantry.

Some friends kept insisting that I share some of the video that I have shot along that scenic road, specifically areas where ancient Saguaro cactus dominate the landscape, giant cactus that always look different depending on the seasons, natural light and time of day. I finally put some of my best footage together, (you still need to drive it yourself!) found some cool music to go with it, loaded it on YouTube, and I hope you enjoy it;

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Beatles Voted Best Boomer RVer Band On The Road In An RV

While on the road in my fifth-wheel travel trailer I can get WiFi just about anywhere. And when I am stopped in the RV park for the night, these Beatles videos keep me entertained. If you are as big a Beatles fan as I am you will love this site, just click on any song and watch some great Beatles videos.

I saw the Beatles in concert once in 1964 in Jacksonville. Florida at the Gator Bowl. I will never forget it, I was living in Tampa at the time and drove up to J'ville with some friends. It was the day after hurrican Dora hit and most of Jacksonville was without power. If screams from adoring fans could power a city, Jacksonville would have lit up like a Christmas tree on that night.

PS. I was fortunate to catch the Paul McCartney concert on the first stop of his new tour, Up and Coming, in Phoenix last month.  He was awesome!

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RV Vacations More Affordable when compared to Other Vacations

"Regardless of gas prices, RV owners still get a bigger bang for their buck when compared to other types of vacations," says Richard Coon, president, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). "Affordability is a key reason why RV travel appeals so much to families."

Read all about why RVing is the Least Expensive Way To Travel.

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"Social Security provides economic protection to millions of Americans and their families,” Commissioner Astrue said.  “And we remain committed to providing the public with the highest quality service possible.  Boomers are a generation of trendsetters and they lead the way by doing business the baby boomer way – with Social Security online.”

View the video of the first boomer to apply for Social Security benefits here;

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In order to gird themselves for the tidal wave of new filers, sometimes referred to as the "Silver Tsunami," Social Security has shown the way to "higher ground" by developing a wide-range of convenient and secure online services.“Filing for Social Security benefits online is easy and convenient,” said Ms. Casey-Kirschling.  “I urge my fellow Baby Boomers to give Social Security’s online services a try." Hey, if #1 baby boomer says so, it's good enough for me! 

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“I know how important Social Security benefits are to Americans of all walks of life,” Commissioner Astrue said during the event announcing,  “Today, Kathy has reached a personal milestone – she has made the transition from the workforce to retirement.  I could not be more pleased that she has chosen to make this transition by filing for her benefits online.”  Find out how convenient our SS Administration has made it to apply for benefits and also what Social Security services are available online by going to themoneywillstillbetherewheniretire.com  (This is just a cute little URL I made up that will link you directly to the United States Social Security Administration Website – no Ma, it's not a phishing scheme)

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The really amazing thing about First Boomer, Kathleen Casey-Kirschling (and terrific news for all baby boomers) is how she managed to avoid the hassles that you would naturally expect to experience when it's your turn to apply for retirement benefits. You know the drill; driving miles from home to some of the worst places in town, usually downtown in the bigger cities, find a place to park, look out for the one-way streets! Find parking and then pay the fee, find the right office and take a NUMBER, Right?

Then get as comfortable as you can on a genuine US Govt. (lowest bidder) chair and get ready to finish the Asian Saga (Shogun) of novelist, James Clavell, while you are waiting until your number is called. Then they tell you you're in the wrong line! Hey, you think I'm kidding – it's happened before. That's what causes "office rage".

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