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13 Tips For A Working Retirement—Abroad

September 29, 2013 kerry

When my friend Nancy turned 60, she became the “it” girl, she says. She took up tango dancing, lost weight, bought some cool high-heeled shoes, and felt really alive for…

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Retiree Start-Ups With Age and Youth as Partners

September 15, 2013 kerry

MICHAEL LOWE was bored with retirement. He was doing yoga five times a week and reading voraciously after leaving the work force in 2008. He had enjoyed a three-decade legal…

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The Diana Nyad Swim: 7 Career Lessons For Women

September 7, 2013 kerry

My Facebook and Twitter feed was ablaze last night with shout-outs to Diana Nyad, the 64-year-old endurance swimmer, who vanquished the fearsome Florida Straits and finished a daunting 52-hour, 54-minute,…

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15 Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile

September 1, 2013 kerry

Quick: When looking for a job, what is most likely to pique a potential employer’s curiosity? Go to the head of the class if you answered, My LinkedIn profile. 2013…

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Kerry’s Expert Advice on Market Watch: Tips for boomers to find ‘flexible’ jobs

September 1, 2013 kerry

Sixty-nine percent of workers said they plan to work for pay after they retire, according to the 2013 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. And more workers…

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How ‘Opt Out’ Women Can Opt Back Into Jobs

August 30, 2013 kerry

All I can ask is, “What were they thinking?” When I read Judith Warner’s much-discussed article in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine, “The Opt-Out Generation Wants Back In,” I shrugged.…

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7 Ways Women Can Get Back In The Workforce

August 18, 2013 kerry

It can be tough for women to find work after taking years off to raise kids. And if you’re looking for employment, you may need to swallow your pride, accepting…

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Is a Nonprofit Job Right for You?

August 7, 2013 kerry

When it comes to job fields that value 50-plus workers, the nonprofit arena is a bright light. The ability to hit the ground running is your calling card. Not having…

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Kerry’s Tips on MSN Money: 10 Best Jobs for Seniors

August 1, 2013 kerry

Working in your golden years Most people who continue working after retirement age don’t stay on in their current jobs, according to Boston College’s Sloan Center on Aging & Work.…

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Kerry’s Tips on Market Watch: 4 Must-have Tech Tools for Boomers

July 29, 2013 kerry

You’ve got a smartphone, tablet and active Twitter account? This story is not for you. But if you’re a boomer job seeker or someone who just wants to stay connected…