WeÕve never had it so good - puts forward the opinion that the ÔBaby BoomersÕ Ð those born within eight years or so after the end of World War II have lived through the most fortunate period in history.
Now in their sixties, they have seen pensionersÕ wealth increase substantially with the ÔGrey PoundÕ accounting for a growing proportion of the countryÕs spending.
They have seen life expectancy rise with a richness of opportunities not available to previous generations.