As Boomers enjoy better health and face a longer retirement, they've been staying in their jobs longer too. So what would happen if the Boomers (55 to 69 year olds) suddenly decided to observe the traditional "retirement age" and retire? READ MORE:* How the system favours boomers* Boomers 'represent one-third of New Zealand's disposable income spending'* Younger generation poised to benefit as boomers exit business* The end game that start-ups need to think about* Union membership decreasing as workers retire. SUPPLIED Troy Churton: The notion that Boomers are robbing Millennials of jobs by not retiring is ''a myth''. JOSEPH KELLY/STUFF Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says Boomers wanting to sell their businesses may find it takes a while.

Source: Stuff November 13, 2019 16:00 UTC