The baby boom generation faces added uncertainty on their investments and perhaps lower realized rates of return on all components of their retirement savings, primarily because of their large number. Effects will be felt in the Social Security system and by pension plans and private investors. Individuals, employers, pension fund managers, and public policy makers should consider these factors in planning now. Policy makers should consider easing the regulations limiting pension contributions, structure Social Security more viably, and inform the public about the advantages of saving. Employers with defined benefit plans should examine their programs' funding status and assumptions about future return rates on assets. Employers sponsoring defined contribution plans should examine the adequacy of their contribution rates and those of employees. All tax-preferred savings opportunities that the government allows should be made available by employers. Individual baby boomers must become better informed about the uncertainties ahead, preferably increasing savings and diversifying investments. (MSE)