Retirees a growing economic force in the West

This Monday the White House will hold its Conference on Aging. While much of the gathering concerns on the importance of healthcare and retirement security, older Americans also are having a significant economic impact on communities across the West.

The baby boom generation is retiring in droves (up to 10,000 each day), and many of these newly-minted retirees are on the move. These movers bring with them their retirement nest eggs and Social Security payments, which can boost local economies.

MEGAN LAWSON

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