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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Is there a gig in your future?

Sure, sure, nearly every American worker past 50 has heard that Americans are working longer than ever, with some ignoring retirement not just for a little while, but forever. But…

Friday, March 6, 2020

Is it time to move?

Your home is lovely, familiar and packed full of memories. It’s a haven you never want to leave. It may also be a hazard to your retirement. After considering physical,…

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Aging Out of Place in Jomtien, Thailand

…easier. Or all three.   For years Sheldon Penner, 65, knew that he would return to live permanently in Thailand, his favorite vacation spot, but he thought that retirement was…

Sunday, March 2, 2014

10 creative older women find fans on the web, and more news from the week online

…celebrity to spread the word? Could we do better, do you think? Outdone by by Canada, Australia, several European countries and South Korea, the U.S. ranked 19th in retirement security…

Friday, July 12, 2013

5 Professions That Say Yes to Older Workers

In many professions, the young are beloved and the aged are forgotten. Forty is often considered retirement age in sports, and with some recent exceptions, film roles for women over…

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Not Ready to Retire? This Encore Career Choice Is Booming

Some professions don’t lend themselves to late retirement. Dancer is one of them. But what’s a person to do who ages out of a job and isn’t ready to retire?…

Monday, October 6, 2014

Aging With Attitude: Dr. Ephraim Engleman, 103

…the violin. What does aging with attitude mean to you? Staying active. I’m very active. I think it’s important to keep active. I hate to see retirement leading to no…

Monday, September 11, 2023

Money: Earn Extra Cash with Certificate Programs

…a college degree, such as Certified Financial Planner or healthcare management. Your Turn Did you take a certificate program for a post-retirement career for extra cash? Share your experience in…

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Avoiding Quiz Scams

What’s your ideal dog breed? What’s your real personality like? Where’s the ideal retirement location for you? …and what’s the password on your online bank account? HUH? Online quizzes promise…

Friday, April 12, 2013

Just Launched: A New Tool for Seniors Seeking Employment

…all American workers will be 55 or older by 2015. If you never planned for a working retirement, those statistics may look grim – but some of the reasons that…

Monday, June 23, 2014

Aging With Attitude: Designer Barbara Beskind

…products for older adults. That challenge is over, but Beskind’s stint is not. Every Thursday, she travels by train from her San Mateo retirement community to the IDEO offices. “I’ve…

Friday, April 12, 2024

Meet the Hotline Volunteers!

…former elementary education teacher, technology executive and in retirement a former Apple Retail Specialist, I love seeing the lightbulb go on when someone “gets it.” I am passionate about helping…

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Scams and Social Security

Your Social Security number is the key to funding your retirement…or the key scammers can use to defraud you and steal your money. With it, scammers can commit identity theft,…

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Inspiring Story: Anthony Burton, 64

…commitment‎ to‎ each‎ other,‎ for‎ however‎ brief‎ a‎ moment.‎ Creative retirement You’re a very talented artist – how are you feeding your creativity in retirement? My wife has inducted me…

Friday, November 6, 2020

David Hill, 63: Spreading His Wings

…started wonderfully with my Senior Planet Athlete sponsorship. I was looking forward to my retirement in May, and to running the three 2020 World Marathon Majors I qualified for in…