7 Ways to Promote Yourself
How good are you at selling yourself? The right kind of self-promotion is crucial to building a successful second act as a freelancer or contractor. While lining up a contract…
How To Start a Business After Age 50
Yes, you can go home again. Ask Destiny Burns. For her, a return to her childhood roots in Cleveland, Ohio last year brought her full circle and inspired her to…
When My Husband’s Debit Card Was Stolen
One recent afternoon, I logged onto to my bank account online to see if a check had cleared. When the screen popped up, I was puzzled. There were a string…
Museums, Social Media and You
Talk about a mash-up. Perhaps the most ephemeral of social media channels, Snapchat, is being used to pair pop lyrics with images of centuries-old paintings or artifacts. The images last…
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…
Forced to Retire Because You’re ‘Old’
Mandatory retirement is still in the workforce, and it’s causing problems as people live — and work — longer. Being compelled to leave a job because you’ve hit a certain…
Ways You Can Find Your Bliss at Work
A flexible work schedule can mean more time for homework help—and a happier you. New York Times columnist and author Kerry Hannon knows a thing or two about finding happiness…
Retire Abroad—And Work There
When Dwight Stanford retired from his 25-year career as a surgeon in Kansas City, Mo., he headed to Italy, more specifically a hilltop town named Offida. It wasn’t on a…
Work at Home With Your Spouse or Partner?
Baby boomers moving into semi-retirement or new careers often find themselves working at least some of the time from home — and maybe sharing the space with their spouse or…
How to Put Your Money Into Firms That Support Women
This week, I had my annual face-to-face meeting with my financial adviser. We converse throughout the year via emails and a rare phone call, but this was the have-a look-under-the-hood…
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