8 Ways to Use Social Media to Find Your Next Job
When Sree Sreenivasan, 45, left his job as chief digital officer at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in June after three years there, it wasn’t his choice. “This decision…
How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter
Writing a killer cover letter is a key step in the job search dance. While not every employer accepts one in this era of automated résumé processing, for many it’s…
Finding Her Passion By Thinking Outside the (Jewelry) Box
Laura Tanner Swinand enjoys designing delicate, distinctive jewelry. But she also has to sell it. And that means the sweaty work of schlepping boxes and display materials through showroom floors.…
6 Ways to Network Your Way to Career Change
While plenty of job search maneuvers can be conducted by computer or phone, nothing beats connecting with someone new face-to-face.Whether you’re mingling at a networking event for job seekers or…
Find Retirement Income That Rises With Inflation
One problem with being a retiree on a fixed income — it’s a fixed income. But living costs rise with inflation, so you’ll want your investment income to do so,…
How Two Entrepreneurs Won Big on ‘Shark Tank’
It takes chutzpah to stand before the bigwig panel on ABC’s reality show Shark Tank and take their withering criticism without flinching. Or, importantly, breaking a sweat. And for the…
Tweeting Your Way to A New Job
Tweeting your way to your next job might seem a little far-fetched. But having a professional presence on Twitter can lead you to employment openings and connect you with recruiters.…
Good Cities to Grow Old In
For a city to be aging-friendly, its residents need affordable and safe housing, opportunities for staying engaged in activities that matter to them and access to health care and other…
The Ideal Place to Grow Older, Washington, D.C.
Martha Baron likes to play in the dirt. And for the 79-year-old resident of Washington, all that takes is a walk about a half a block from her condominium to…
How to Avoid Bank Overdraft Fees
Banks love to talk about how easy it is to do online banking, such as depositing checks via a smartphone app. But did you know that if you want to…
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