Kerry featured on “Boomers Rock”
In this podcast, Kerry talks to Tom Matt via “Boomers Rock” radio on a range of topics from women and money to job search and finding a job you love. Enjoy! “Money Confidence” Kerry Hannon – Episode 610 Why should I listen to this episode? Kerry Hannon knows her stuff. She is (in my humble opinion) THE nationally […]
Money Confidence for Newly Single Women
Divorced? Widowed? Losing a partner is traumatic and taking charge of household finances is rarely top of mind. The immediate aftermath of loss is for grieving. However, with the passage of time the pressure to take control of personal finances increases. Managing money is critical to building a new life. Women are particularly vulnerable financially. […]
Job Seekers 50+: Your Path to Success
If you live in the Worcester area, are age 50+, and are looking for work or perhaps a career change, you’ll want to attend the AARP Massachusetts event, Job Seekers 50+: Your Path to Success, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608. Employers from […]
Why Women Manage Credit Cards Wisely
Women shop a lot: We make 85% of all consumer purchases, according to data from the research firms Yankelovich Monitor and Greenfield Online. All that shopping means we’re pulling out our credit cards often — and it turns out, perhaps thanks to all that practice, we really know what we’re doing. On average, women carry […]
Kerry’s Tips on Skills to Keep Your Career on a Roll
Older Americans closing in on the golden years may prefer to switch their jobs than go into retirement, and having the right skills to continue working or make a career change is crucial. Younger professionals were the group most likely the ones to want to switch jobs but older Americans weren’t that far behind — […]
Kerry’s Advice on Talking Salary at a Job Interview
You’ve snagged the job interview and are acing its questions. Then comes one of two inevitable fireballs from the interviewer: “What is your salary requirement?” or “What is your current salary?” These are tricky to answer, especially for older workers who hope to get hired without taking a pay cut. And your response can either […]
Why Vacations are Good for Your Career
I recently returned from a week’s vacation. I admit I did work each day, but it was concentrated. When you run your own business, it’s difficult to completely disconnect. To mitigate the impact, though, I set aside an hour each morning to read and return emails and scan the major news sites for events that […]
Kerry Hannon on Work in Later Life Featured on NPR
Chronologically Gifted: Kerry Hannon on Work in Later Life Kerry is an expert on career transitions, personal finance, and retirement; the author of a dozen books; and AARP’s Work and Jobs expert. In 2015, she testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging on Work in Retirement: Career Reinventions and the New Retirement Workscape. Click […]
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 […]
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 […]
