Kerry’s Expert Advice on Bankrate.com: 7 Steps to a Successful Encore Career
It’s little wonder that baby boomers are flocking to second careers, 60 being the new 40 and all. But don’t rush into “You 2.0″ until you determine if it’s your best move financially. In addition to crunching the numbers before you punch out of your current job, there are a handful of less obvious considerations […]
Your Job-Hunting Expenses and Your Taxes
Job-hunting deductions apply only to job searching in your current occupation. If you’re switching careers, they’re verboten. If you’re job hunting, be obsessive about saving receipts. Depending on your situation, you might be able to itemize your expenses for a tax deduction using Form 1040 and Schedule A. The taxpayer can claim a deduction […]
7 Tips for Women Starting a Business
More and more women I know are starting their own businesses these days — often doing so by switching careers in midlife. It’s a certifiable trend. “Women are becoming more aware of the opportunities for entrepreneurship in their lives,” Susan Duffy, executive director of the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College told AP. […]
AARP The Magazine: Working for a Younger Boss
When Ruth Sovronsky, 63, took a new job as development director of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, the fact that her boss was a decade younger didn’t faze her. She had been down this road before. In her previous position, her manager was two decades younger. How does she make it work? “It’s a question of […]
Kerry’s Expert Advice: College Cost Tips for Parents, Students Enrolling Together
Audrey Misiura’s education resumed unexpectedly when her son enrolled at Maranatha Baptist University in Wisconsin. “When we dropped him off, I was brought back to when I went to college,” says Misiura. “I was like, ‘Wow, I want to do this again.’” As her son settled in, Misiura, who lives in Minnesota, visited with Maranatha Baptist’s […]
Consumer Reports: 10 Careers With Staying Power
Once you know what you’re looking for in a second career, you’ll want to make sure all of your preparation and training pays off. So ascertain that your chosen field is one where the demand for the service is growing. To inspire you, here are some careers with staying power—perfect for a retirement-focused transition—that have […]
Kerry’s Expert Tips: The 4 Job Skills Employers Want to See on Your Resume
When you’re looking for a job, the best way to increase your chances of getting hired is to include the right qualifications on your resume and online profiles. While the specific job requirements for any position vary by industry, there are a few broad skill sets that are useful to employees in any field. Career […]
Special Invitation For You: Unleash Your Potential to Set up Your Own Business
Unleash Your Potential to Set up Your Own Business Millions of Americans over 40 years old want to start small businesses or nonprofits. Do you have the entrepreneurial skills and mindset to ignite and build your ideas into a viable business? What do you need to know to start a consulting business or develop a […]
Kerry’s Website Named One of 8 Best Baby Boomer Career Websites
Good career websites that focus on baby boomers are few and far between. Recently, Hannah Morgan, The Career Sherpa, published her list of the Best Job Search Websites 2015. Of course, Career Pivot made the list in the over 50 category. There was only one other website in that category, Kerry Hannon’s website. Kerry regularly […]
Consumer Reports: Starting a Second Career to Sail Through Retirement
After working for a few decades, and as retirement approaches, many of us begin to think about a second career. What else we could we do that would be more enjoyable yet still help pay the bills? What other kinds of jobs might offer more flexibility and satisfaction? Lisa Eaves, 56, a former technical-support manager […]
