Boomer buying spree "rare in human experience"

"Not all boomers are rich, of course, but strong economic expansion has created a vast corps of Americans who are used to financial security and comfortable living. Some cynics suggest it's made us a bit spoiled. I'm not sure about that, but we have grown accustomed to a widespread prosperity that's rare in human experience." "Boomers: We Can't Help It! Good Times Made Us Buy All The Cool Stuff" Richmond Time-Dispatch