You’re Losing Your Job. What Are Your Rights?
The atmosphere at your job has been toxic, as rumors fly that there’s a round of layoffs looming. So you keep your head down and hope you keep your job.…
Job Hunting for Older Americans
What are Americans most worried about, saving for retirement, or having a secure job? According to a recent survey by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute, workers and retirees…
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Kerry’s Tips on MSN Money: 10 Best Jobs for Seniors
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.…
Do Women Over 50 Need Life Insurance?
My question of the day is this: Do women over 50 need life insurance? The topic was recently batted around on Consuelo Mack WealthTrack, the personal finance and investing program…
How To Get A Seat On A Nonprofit Board
I’m a longstanding member of two boards: one at my high school, Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, and the other at Duke University, where I’m an alum. My basic board…
What It Takes to Become a ‘Woman of Influence’
You’re undoubtedly familiar with the expression “something good can come out of something bad.” Well, when it comes to the recession of 2008, the silver lining seems to be that…
Kerry’s Tips on Market Watch: 4 Must-have Tech Tools for Boomers
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…
Ex-Microsoft Exec Living The Boomer Fantasy: Meaningful Work
Patty Stonesifer sits cross-legged on the floor of a preschool classroom, her hands dripping with purple watercolor paint as she makes small block prints with the help of a 4-year-old…
Don’t Make These Job Hunting Mistakes
When you get passed over for a job and you’re over 50, it’s tempting to pin the blame on ageism, or say that you were overqualified for the position, or…
Social Media Can Cost You a Job: 6 Solutions
Social Media Can Cost You a Job: 6 Solutions Mind your Ps and Qs. Your social media footprint can dropkick you out of the running for a job. That’s the…
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