The Sharing Economy Goes Upscale
Owning an island is the quintessential “I’ve arrived” declaration, but many among the well-heeled are arriving through an alternate route: They’re renting. Farhad Vladi, president of Vladi Private Islands, a…
3 Top Tips for Your Finances
If you’re not paying attention to your finances because you find it boring or you use the excuse “I’m not good with numbers,” I have two words for you: Oh,…
How To Start A Second Act With Purpose
When Doug Rauch “retired” in 2008, he was 56. He had spent 31 years at Trader Joe’s, where he led the California grocery chain’s move to the East Coast, rising…
Tips To Plan For A Second-Act With Purpose
You don’t have to spend $60,000 and a year at Harvard or Stanford to find a new vocation with meaning. Here are some steps to take–preferably before you retire from…
How to Learn The Art of Working the Room
While plenty of job search maneuvers can be conducted by computer or phone, nothing beats connecting with someone new face-to-face. Whether you’re mingling at a networking event for job seekers…
How to Jumpstart Your Career When You’ve Been Out of the Workforce
Over the course of our careers, some of us step out of the work force. Sometimes it’s to go back to school, sometimes it’s because we stayed home to raise…
What Older Job Seekers Are Doing Wrong
As I examined the latest AARP employment survey revealing that nearly 40 percent of “experienced” workers said they “may try” to find a new job this year, I thought, let’s…
Here’s Why Being a Contract Worker Isn’t So Bad
Careers expert Kerry Hannon explains the advantages of freelancing and suggests how to find work. The benefits of being a contract worker or a freelancer are plentiful, says author Kerry…
How to Figure How Much You Will Need in Retirement
Thanks to modern medicine, people are living longer. This means, many of us are going to live longer, healthier lives than our parents’ generation. On average, men and women spend…
Why Younger Bosses Should Love Older Workers
1. They can see the big picture. Older workers have weathered lots of business ups and downs. They have a long-term perspective and can help the workplace stay calm during…
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