Museums, Social Media and You
Talk about a mash-up. Perhaps the most ephemeral of social media channels, Snapchat, is being used to pair pop lyrics with images of centuries-old paintings or artifacts. The images last…
It’s Smart to Hire Older Workers
Want an employee who will show up on time, with a smile, and do the job without a lot of supervision? Consider hiring an older worker. “Older Americans want to…
Forced to Retire Because You’re ‘Old’
Mandatory retirement is still in the workforce, and it’s causing problems as people live — and work — longer. Being compelled to leave a job because you’ve hit a certain…
Ways You Can Find Your Bliss at Work
A flexible work schedule can mean more time for homework help—and a happier you. New York Times columnist and author Kerry Hannon knows a thing or two about finding happiness…
Retire Abroad—And Work There
When Dwight Stanford retired from his 25-year career as a surgeon in Kansas City, Mo., he headed to Italy, more specifically a hilltop town named Offida. It wasn’t on a…
Work at Home With Your Spouse or Partner?
Baby boomers moving into semi-retirement or new careers often find themselves working at least some of the time from home — and maybe sharing the space with their spouse or…
How to Put Your Money Into Firms That Support Women
This week, I had my annual face-to-face meeting with my financial adviser. We converse throughout the year via emails and a rare phone call, but this was the have-a look-under-the-hood…
Networking Your Way to Your Next Job After 50
If you want to get a job after 50, you need to do some real networking. Networking is one letter away from “not working.” Engage in a full-court press to…
Landing a Job After 50 By Putting Age Concerns To Rest
Ageism is alive and well regardless of whether employers want to admit it. Unless an employer blatantly calls attention to your age as being a problem, you’d likely have a…
Finding a Job After 50 By Pursuing Your Passion
Finding your dream job after 50 would be terrific. “Pursue your passion” sounds like great advice until you pause to think about it and realize that you have no idea…
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