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With the oldest of the Baby Boomers turning 65 this year, the question of when one becomes a senior citizen is a topic of interest to a new generation.
The 50-year-olds say they feel a median age of 39 and the 64-year-olds generally feel 50. The younger boomers say a person becomes old at age 78, while the older boomers indicate that old age begins at 80. Tell us, when do you become a senior citizen? Emily Brandon is the senior editor for Retirement at U.S. News. She is the author of âPensionless: The 10-Step Solution for a Stress-Free Retirementâ.