Mark These Words: Recommended Books As The Year Ends
November 16, 2022
Hoping to find a few hours over the upcoming holidays to curl up with a good new book? Well, there’s no shortage of recommendations or newly published books to entice you! For a roundup of some of the most lauded books of 2022, take a look at the list, along…
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July 21, 2021
No doubt you’ve read that it’s a strange time for older workers and would-be retirees right now. Some have left the workforce earlier than anticipated (or desired), often due to COVID, while others hope to hang on in some capacity because of limited retirement savings- or even just want a…
Women Of Influence: Older Women On Social Media
March 31, 2021
Whether on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube, you’ve likely encountered older women who have made a name and face for themselves by becoming “Influencers.” These platforms have clearly gone beyond the territory of millennials as you can now encounter hundreds of sites with hashtags such as #over50style or #fashionatanyage that try…
In The Works: News And Advice For Older Entrepreneurs
January 8, 2020
So maybe you’re approaching retirement age or have already stepped back from full-time employment but are feeling bored by the extra time you have on hand. Are you planning to look for a new job? Or instead, do you see yourself on track to starting your own thing- being your…
When Life Gives You Lemons: 96-Year-Old Frieda Caplan Is The Reason You Eat Exotic Fruits
October 2, 2019
Back in the early 1960s, if you were a young mother with a young child, and you needed a flexible job with flexible hours to allow you to continue nursing your child, your options were limited. For the now 96-year-old Frieda Caplan, necessity became the mother of invention: in her…
Bright Idea: Finding A New Business Opportunity For Your Later Years
August 7, 2019
While your image of a start-up entrepreneur might be a young millennial in Silicon Valley, in fact, there’s much to be said for an older, more experienced hand venturing into the marketplace. With the steadiness and maturity that comes from decades of experiential wisdom, older entrepreneurs may have keen insights,…