Investing in ‘Green Bonds
Traditionally, socially-responsible investing meant buying stocks of companies that weren’t in the alcohol, gambling, gun or tobacco business or that helped the environment, as well as mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that owned them. But lately, the idea has spread to bonds — specifically “green” bonds used by companies and municipalities for projects with eco-friendly or […]
Kerry Talks About Money Lessons From Her Dad
Fathers shape their children’s financial life. To that point, 56 percent of people said their fathers influenced their retirement savings and 62 percent said their retirement plans are similar to their dads’ strategy, according to a John Hancock Retirement Services survey of 1,007 Americans adults conducted in late April. Paternal influence cuts both ways. A […]
Say Hello to Alice, the Siri for Female Entrepreneurs
Robin Bylenga, 52, the founder and owner of Pedal Chic in Greenville, S.C., is the epitome of a smart, successful female entrepreneur. Before opening her women’s cycling and athletic boutique in 2010, she worked for a bike shop to understand prospective customers. She invested $500 for a tiny inventory of women’s biking apparel that she spun into […]
6 Tips to Switch Careers From the Founders of The Muse
A successful career switch doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process of self-reflection, trying things out, adding skills and more — and it can take a few years to get things rolling. That’s why The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career by Alexandra Cavoulacos and Kathryn Minshew, cofounders of the popular […]
6 Keys to a Tech-Savvy Job Hunt
Finding a great job these days means using the latest technology. Technology and job hunting go together like a horse and carriage these days. With the sheer number of online tools at our fingertips multiplying daily, connecting with potential employers, finding open positions and marketing yourself have never been easier — really. Although ultimately you […]
Advice For Graduates On Jobs, Money And A Happy Life
There are plenty of things I wish I had known when I graduated from Duke University 35 years ago. My recent trip to attend my nephew, Brian Hannon’s, graduation from Vanderbilt University made me nostalgic for my own career leap. It also gives me an opportunity to share my advice for Brian and this year’s […]
Workplace Financial Wellness Programs Are Hot
Most Americans are seriously anxious about their finances. It’s not simply the raw fear of outliving their money, but a more urgent yearning to sleep at night without money stresses and to have a sense of financial security. Employers, I’m pleased to say, are increasingly taking note. The recently-released eighth annual Employer-Sponsored Health and Well-Being […]
The New Retirement Goal: Love Your Job and Keep It
Retirement just might be the best time to spice up your career. Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans plan to work beyond traditional retirement age on at least a part-time basis, according to a recent Gallup poll of 718 adults. Close to 40 percent of those participating in the survey said they plan to retire […]
Great Summer Time Jobs
For ranch hands, cooks, retail clerks and tour guides, summer is the time when short-stint job opportunities swell. You’ll be competing with students on their breaks from the books. But don’t worry — there’s ample opportunity for the 50-plus set to grab a gig, too. Generally speaking, it’s best to start your hunt a few […]
Sheryl Sandberg’s Advice on ‘Option B’ at Work After a Loss
Talk about a bestseller from the get-go. Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and Wharton professor Adam Grant have written what promises to be a blockbuster: Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. The book is named after the guidance a friend gave Sandberg following the sudden 2015 death of her husband Dave […]
