Seven Tips for Starting Your Own Business
It’s entirely possible to start a business mid-life, and Kerry Hannon profiles 20 successful older entrepreneurs in her latest book, “Never Too Old To Get Rich: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business Mid-Life. ”
Ways Women Over 50 Keep Their Careers on Track
For Debra Dixon, a principal with TwinLogic Strategies, a boutique lobbying firm in Washington, staying on top of her career has required flexibility and fine-tuning. Ms. Dixon, 52, worked for former Representative Xavier Becerra, Democrat of California, for nearly 17 years, first as his legislative director and trade counsel, and then as his chief of […]
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 continue working,” said Art Koff, founder of RetiredBrains.com, a job and information resource for baby boomers, retirees and others who are planning what their retirement […]
Books That Will Help You Advance Your Career
My book Love Your Job is #2. Honored! Are you an assistant? An associate? A VP with unlimited vacation? It doesn’t matter. Because no matter where you’re at in your career, you could always be doing better. (Although, you’re choosing to read this article, so I can assume you’re already doing pretty well for yourself.) I […]
3 Top Tips for Your Finances
If you’re not paying attention to your finances because you find it boring or you use the excuse “I’m not good with numbers,” I have two words for you: Oh, please. You are ultimately responsible for your financial life and financial security. You can’t rely on a spouse and certainly not on your financial […]
How To Get What You Want From Work: LinkedIn Conversation with Fidelity’s Jeanne Thompson
The New York Times columnist and author Kerry Hannon knows a thing or two about finding happiness on the job. In fact, earlier this year, she wrote a book on it: Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness. I recently asked Kerry for her thoughts on how to take charge of your career […]
Kerry on the Radio: Getting Along With a Younger Boss
Many of our shows touch on the aspects of generational differences in the workplace, but one area of potential sensitivity occurs when a mature worker reports to a younger boss. National best-selling author, Kerry Hannon, AARP’s Jobs Expert, dives into this subject that seems to be happening now more than ever. Kerry gives Tim Muma […]
USA Today: Book Review, The Upside of Aging
There’s something exciting and energizing about watching a recent concert performance of Bruce Springsteen, 65, blazing through a rendition of Tumbling Dice with Mick Jagger, 70, and the Rolling Stones at the Rock in Rio festival in Lisbon, Portugal. The lyrics resonate with new meaning when you consider their ages: “Always in a hurry, I never stop […]
8 Money And Work Tips For My College-Grad Niece
College graduations are hopeful, exciting, scary … and, to be honest, somewhat bittersweet. On May 11, I attended the University of Richmond’s, cheering on my 22-year-old niece, Caitlin Bonney, as she accepted her bachelor’s in business diploma. As I looked back at how she’d grown into a confident leader and let my thoughts wander forward […]
7 Things to Know About Recruiters and Your Job Hunt
While it’s flattering to get a call from a recruiter, it can be a complicated relationship. A good rapport can be a win for both of you. You get the inside track on great jobs — ones that may never have hit your radar. If you get the gig, the recruiter earns a fee — […]
