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Helping Area Boomers Take Action to Realize Retirement Dreams

Although hundreds of Texas area Baby Boomers celebrate their 60th birthday each day, a vast majority may not be financially prepared for retirement. To help Baby Boomers better understand, and overcome, the unique financial challenges they face in retirement, financial professional, Ray Griffith, CFP is planning educational efforts as part of the ongoing program of The GTEI (Greater Texas Educational Institute) to bring awareness to the need and possible solutions for this group of citizens. Other organizations such as MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table, of which Mr. Griffith is a top of the table member) are also planning targeted efforts to reach the public with educational information.

MDRT, an association of 35,000 planners world wide, launched programs last year that brought together Dr. Alan Greenspan (U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman, 1987-2006) and other experts to explore solutions to the retirement challenges facing Baby Boomers. Ray indicates that “a common theme emerged from the event – there is hope for Baby Boomers, but they must take action on their own behalf.”

Mr. Griffith is now partnering with local media, governments, businesses and community groups to conduct educational activities and events.

Griffith, a member of many professional organizations and current president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-FtWorth, is planning several sessions to address various subjects of interest to Baby Boomers.

Baby Boomers face financial challenges no previous generation has encountered, including pension terminations, skyrocketing healthcare costs, uncertainty about government programs such as Social Security, decreased personal savings rates and significantly increased life expectancy during retirement.

“To overcome their unique financial challenges, Boomers must take action on their own behalf to prepare for retirement,” said Ray Griffith. “It is never too late to take steps that will improve your financial future. And, one does not have to be sick to get better!”

Ray Griffith is president and CEO of Granite Financial Group, Keller Texas, and can be reached at 800-988-4321. He is available to speak to your company or group function on any retirement issue for any age group.

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