Older Americans are stepping out of the workforce. They can thank the roaring stock market.
The labor force participation rate among workers 55 and older never recovered after the pandemic shock and has dropped further since then.
Boomeranging is back: Why employers are thrilled to bring back former workers
"Employers are increasingly recognizing that rehiring former employees isn't looking backward — it's a smart way to move forward," Robin Erickson, head of human capital research at The Conference Board,…
Workers are confident in their skills despite economic jitters
"Workers are quite confident in their capabilities despite technological changes and the economic uncertainty that's been permeating," James Atkinson, vice president of thought leadership at SHRM, told Yahoo Finance.
Nearly half of working Americans are poised for a new job search later this year
Nearly half of US workers plan to look for a new position in the next six months, up from 38% in the first half of 2026 and 27% one year…
Hello longevity movement: What to do with a 60-year career
Longer lifespans are here, and author Michael Clinton spells out the implications of this fundamental demographic shift in his new book, "Longevity Nation: The People, Ideas, and Trends Changing the…
Want to get a pay raise? Ask for it.
One in four organizations increases pay for underpaid employees only if the employee or their manager directly asks, according to a new report from Payscale, a compensation research firm.
Why your performance might not be reflected in your pay raise
More employers are doling out raises as across-the-board salary increases, also known as a flat “peanut butter” increase,
Gen X playbook to secure financial future
Kerry discusses her new book, "Retirement Bites," a playbook for Gen X to secure their financial future and retirement goals.
Gen X Retirement Wake-Up Call
Friends Talk Money podcast explores Gen X Retirement with Kerry Hannon
Why do people work later in life? Reflections on Warren Buffett’s six decade plus run.
The legendary investor is stepping out of the workforce at 95.