Study Identifies Two Types of Baby Boomers; Only One Group More Likely to Shop Around for Financial Services

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 7, 2008) - A baby boomer study by Experian Consumer Research suggests that both young and old boomers want to be fully informed before committing to a financial service. However, only one group, the older boomers, is more likely to shop around for the best financial deals. Additionally, the older boomers' use of online banking is growing at a faster rate than the younger boomers.

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The Simmons National Consumer Study suggests that there are two different groups, young baby boomers classified as 45-54 year olds and older boomers, ages 55-64.

Chris Wilson, president of Experian Consumer Research, explained that younger baby boomers' attitudes and opinions differ from older boomers, necessitating separate marketing initiatives. "Financial marketers should overlay their existing baby boomer data with customized psychographic information to best reach and inform these two groups," said Wilson.

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