I recently spent two wonderful weeks with my mom, Marguerite, including some time in Siesta Key, Florida, where we watched the waves roll in while eating oysters and Key lime…

In Tina Fey’s new movie, The Intern, she plays the founder of an e-business with a fashion focus, who takes on a 70-something intern to much eye-rolling angst. Are internships for…

Read Published Article The U.S. Conference of Mayors forecasts that as many as 3.5 million “green” jobs will be created by 2028. If you have a passion for the environment,…

Read Published Article When Mattie Ruffin, 62, retired from her job as a program analyst at the Environmental Protection Agency in early 2010, she took a year off to relax.…

Read Published Article Despite the do-gooder aspect of the work, there can be some drawbacks — starting with lower pay scales. In the nonprofit world, you work hard and there…

Read Published Article It’s that time of year when a warmer locale beckons. You may be scouting potential areas in the Southwest or the Sunbelt for a future full-fledged retirement…

Read Published Article For many retirees, taking on a holiday job is a great way to pull in extra cash. It might even lead into a longer-term position, if that’s…

  Read Published Article   Carlos D. Romo, Ph.D. works from home as translator-interpreter and mediator. — Michael Winokur Working from home has a nice ring to it. You can’t argue…

  Read Published Article Personal training, tutoring provide rewards for those who love to help others learn and grow After the last school bell rings, retired teachers have a leg…

Read published article   Blogging, coaching or teaching provide opportunities for income with flexible schedules Just recently, relatively few retirees took on part-time jobs. Today, the majority of retirees are…