Starting A Business After 50? Expert Advice from Kerry Hannon
POSTED BY ANDY LEVINE Kerry Hannon is an absolute rock star in the world of career transitions and personal finance. She has written 12 books in this area as well as literally hundreds of articles for The New York Times, Forbes, Money, USA Today, US News and World Report and AARP. She is a sought- after […]
Youth is Not a ‘Magic Elixir’ to Entrepreneurial Success
In 2019, 57% of small business owners were over the age of 50, according to Guidant Financial’s State of Small Business report. With older entrepreneurs on the rise, the Baby Boomer generation— which still dominates politics — is proving that youth is no magic formula for business success.
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. ”
Not Ready To Retire? Three Encore Career Fields To Consider
Writes Vera Gibbons: Encore careers are becoming increasingly popular in retirement. In fact, according to a study by CareerBuilder, nearly 60 percent of workers who are age 60 or older anticipate looking for a new job after retiring.
Best Moves to Recover From A Lousy Job Interview
(CNN Business) Well, that didn’t go quite as planned. Feel like you just bombed your job interview? Here’s what to do: If you are rambling during an interview, don’t panic. Instead, pivot back to the interviewer. Follow up on questions and highlight skills in your thank you note. Ask references to highlight your skills and […]
RetirementRevised.com’s Podcast on Working After 50
RetirementRevised.com podcast features answers to questions about the job market for workers over 50 from two experts: Next Avenue blogger and author Kerry Hannon and career coach and author John Tarnoff.
How Financial Advisers Can Lend Mid-Life Entrepreneurs a Hand
From crafting a budget to serving as a sounding board, financial advisers can play an important role
Consumer Reports Features Kerry’s Advice On Work And Retirement
How to Protect Your Retirement Portfolio in a Market Downturn. Make these moves now to safeguard your investments against volatility
If You Plan on Working Longer, How Do You Best Prepare?
Kerry shares her perspective and advice on: interesting work options that people may not consider, the key challenges workers over 50 face today and how to best prepare if you want to work longer
Talking Ageism with Boomers Rock Radio
Age discrimination is alive and well in the workplace. Nearly 2 out of 3 workers ages 45 and older have seen or experienced age discrimination on the job, according to the results of a wide-ranging AARP workplace survey. Among the 61 percent of respondents who reported age bias, 91 percent said they believe that such […]
