Future Retirees, The News Is Alarming
Ouch. The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College has released a new report that suggests even more serious problems ahead for future retirees. The news “is truly alarming,” writes…
How to Start a Food Business
There’s something appetizing about starting a food business. When friends and family urge you to sell your mouthwatering cupcakes or finger-licking barbecue sauce, it’s tempting to try. Lots of people…
Review of My New Book: Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy … and Pays the Bills
Endorsed by AARP, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy … and Pays the Bills, is the definitive guide to finding lasting financial security…
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Why Women Get Smaller Raises Than Men
Ever wonder the real reason why women are paid less than men? Women who work full-time earn, on average, 77 percent of what men do. It’s a lingering problem —…
Metro: New Study Shows Older Workers More Loyal, Better Collaborators
I was interviewed by Metro, a free daily paper for my thoughts on this new study on older workers. “Mid and Late Life Career Issues: An Integrative Perspective” is authored…
Simple Money Advice When You Hit It Big
As I write this column, the winner has not come forward to claim the $337 million share of the Powerball Lottery this week. I bet the winner will opt for…
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Women’s Changing Roles and Social Security
Social Security turned 77 this week, and Mitt Romney’s choice of running mate, Paul Ryan, has put the retirement program on the front burner as a campaign issue. So I’ve…
Your Ex and Your Credit: Kerry’s interview on KGO 810 News/Information-San Francisco
Click here to listen to my interview with Consumer guru Michael Finney on KGO 810 News/Information in San Francisco. It’s near the end of the hour. Starts at 35:14! Talking…
Three Things I Learned From My First Online Job Application
I applied for a job this week–online. In full-disclosure, it wasn’t for myself. If you’ve been reading Second Verse regularly, you’ll have discovered in my column 10 Things to Do…
Don’t Let Your Ex Ruin Your Credit
As if divorce isn’t fraught with enough pain and aggravation, your finances can wind up as collateral damage if your ex or soon-to-be ex has bad credit. Months after you’ve…
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