To properly plan a career change, a jump into entrepreneurship, or to make a post-retirement plan, you need to do a bit of research. But those of us who are juggling family, multiple work projects, and other responsibilities may find it challenging to find the time (and quiet) to research and read. We recommend these seven podcasts to help give you some perspective and … [Read more...] about 7 Podcasts to Help You Plan Your Next Act
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Understanding the 50+ Worker: Market Report
Through our weekly newsletter, in-person meetups, and public events, Next for Me has created a network of opportunity and empowerment for 50+ workers. This market report is based on findings from those meetups, from one-on-one interviews, focus groups, and surveys conducted with our audience nationwide from January 2018 - January 2019. Download the complete report: … [Read more...] about Understanding the 50+ Worker: Market Report
Book: Purpose and a Paycheck by Chris Farrell
Chris Farrell is senior economics contributor at Marketplace, American Public Media’s nationally syndicated public radio business and economic programs. He is economics commentator for Minnesota Public Radio and host of its series, Conversations on the Creative Economy. An award-winning journalist, Chris is a columnist for PBS Next Avenue and the Star Tribune. He has written … [Read more...] about Book: Purpose and a Paycheck by Chris Farrell
A Retiree’s Guide to Hosting on Airbnb
This guide was originally published by Bankrate and written by Madison Blancaflor According to Airbnb, the number of experiences hosted by people 60 years and older has grown by nearly 1,100 percent over the past year. In fact, the United States tops Airbnb’s list of countries with the most hosts in that age group. Retiring (and aging as a whole) is sometimes … [Read more...] about A Retiree’s Guide to Hosting on Airbnb
Change Jobs Before Your Employer Does it For You
ProPublica stands out as one of those news organization that still has the resources and commitment to investigative reporting. We covered their deep reporting with Mother Jones on systematic replacement of older workers at IBM last year. Following on that thread they have published "If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won’t be Yours" A new data … [Read more...] about Change Jobs Before Your Employer Does it For You
Phased Retirement: Donna Kastner on Easing Your Way Out
Donna Kastner at Retirepreneur covers the trend of phased retirement in her latest video update. It's a trend that's catching on with companies who are looking to retain their workforce and to accommodate workers who are looking for ways to ease their way out of the workforce and into retirement. https://youtu.be/w9FqJELGjmc From CNBC: How to gauge your chances of a phased … [Read more...] about Phased Retirement: Donna Kastner on Easing Your Way Out
Briefs: Reverse Mortgages, Financial Regrets, and Model Ageism
Briefs: Reverse Mortgage considerations from Squared Away Blog Americans Top 3 Retirement Planning Regrets Christie Brinkley on Ageism in Modeling Home Equity Offers Big Boost to Retirees From the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College's Squared Away Blog. "Financial Behavior: Work, Save, Retire" Retirees’ primary sources of income are the … [Read more...] about Briefs: Reverse Mortgages, Financial Regrets, and Model Ageism
Elizabeth White: 55, Unemployed, and Faking Normal
Elizabeth White chronicles her high-wire financial survival in her book "55, Unemployed and Faking Normal." With all the right credentials, work history, and education her plight came as much a surprise to her as to her professional colleagues. She observed the security she was accustomed to suddenly disappear. Her story resonates with many of our readers. We are delighted … [Read more...] about Elizabeth White: 55, Unemployed, and Faking Normal
Home-Based Business Fears Don’t Have to Hold You Back
The scariest part of a home-based business is… a home based business. Making the transition from a more corporate commuting lifestyle to working from home may feel like stepping into the void. Almost 2,000 people have viewed my post of this NYT article on my LinkedIn. As we move towards a more free-lance and flexible approach to work, it is no surprise that there is growing … [Read more...] about Home-Based Business Fears Don’t Have to Hold You Back
The D Word – Workplace Dinosaurs
The word dinosaur has so much ill will around it when discussing older workers. It's offensive and implies a lot more than age (think sluggish and simpleminded). The term is off, for sure, but the ideas behind it should be considered. Forbes contributor Robin Ryan wrote recently about the need for Boomer workers to stay current and maintain some flexibility to be a welcome … [Read more...] about The D Word – Workplace Dinosaurs
Take Our Fall Survey
We're working hard to bring you information, resources and events that matter to you. Whether you're looking to start a new career, boost your retirement savings, or simply find a social outlet with others who are looking past 50, we want to make the most of your time with us. As well as finding out the demographic makeup of our readers, we're also looking to understand and … [Read more...] about Take Our Fall Survey
Retirepreneur: A Smooth Segue from Full-time Job to Part-time Consulting
We met Donna Kastner recently. She's the founder of Retirepreneur: We're a collaborative community for forward thinking executives in their 50s and 60s. We're striving for a smooth segue from full-time job to part-time consulting and a more satisfying encore chapter that's designed and lived on our terms. While we're not all executives, there is a rich body of … [Read more...] about Retirepreneur: A Smooth Segue from Full-time Job to Part-time Consulting
Briefs: Ending the Obsession with Millennials, Ageism or Profit?, and California Facing the Silver Tsunami
It’s time for companies to end the obsession with millennials and hire older workers with skills and expertise In an Opinion piece on MarketWatch Kelly Palmer, the former Chief Learning Officer at LinkedIn, published a manifesto that calls out companies obsessed with youth. A study by Visier Insights found that “Gen Xers in tech are being hired 33% less (and baby boomers 60% … [Read more...] about Briefs: Ending the Obsession with Millennials, Ageism or Profit?, and California Facing the Silver Tsunami
3 Easy Ways to Achieve Your 2018 Financial Resolutions: It’s Not Too Late!
This article was originally published on New Retirement by Kathleen Coxwell. According to a report by NerdWallet, in 2018 84% of people made financial resolutions. If you are among these planners, but haven’t quite achieved your goals, it’s not too late. And, it can even be relatively easy! September, October, November, December… You still have four months to … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Ways to Achieve Your 2018 Financial Resolutions: It’s Not Too Late!
Your Next Career is “all about the network” – John Tarnoff
Following is part 3 of an interview Next For Me’s Jeff Tidwell had with John Tarnoff. John came out of the entertainment industry where they ‘eat their young” as he says, and decided to get a degree in psychology and see how he could help people who were looking at reinvention after 50, specifically as it relates to work. He wrote the book “Boomer Reinvention, How to Create … [Read more...] about Your Next Career is “all about the network” – John Tarnoff
A Next For Me Event – San Francisco
We convened our first public event in San Francisco on October 23, 2018. We enjoyed a luxe setting thanks to our partner WowFifty and the amazing team at Werqwise. Along with partners Sivernest, Age Without Borders, and New Retirement we had a fascinating cross section of companies working in what seems to be an exploding "industry." The presentations and guests concisely … [Read more...] about A Next For Me Event – San Francisco
Part 2: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50 – Author, John Tarnoff
Following is part 2 of an interview Next For Me’s Jeff Tidwell had with John Tarnoff. John came out of the entertainment industry where they ‘eat their young” as he says, and decided to get a degree in psychology and see how he could help people who were looking at reinvention after 50, specifically as it relates to work. He wrote the book “Boomer Reinvention, How to Create … [Read more...] about Part 2: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50 – Author, John Tarnoff
How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50–Author, John Tarnoff
Following is part 1 of an interview Next For Me's Jeff Tidwell had with John Tarnoff. John came out of the entertainment industry where they ‘eat their young” as he says, and decided to get a degree in psychology and see how he could help people who were looking at reinvention after 50, specifically as it relates to work. He wrote the book “Boomer Reinvention, How to Create … [Read more...] about How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50–Author, John Tarnoff
Career Switchers – Jumpstart Your Search
Dr. Dawn Graham is the Career Director for Wharton's Executive MBAs, a Licensed Psychologist, former Corporate Recruiter, and Host of the national radio show "Career Talk" on Sirius XM 132. Her weekly podcast provides the best career tips and advice from Dr. Dawn and her expert guests. Whether you're in a job search or want to know how to land a promotion or make more money in … [Read more...] about Career Switchers – Jumpstart Your Search
Denver – a Next For Me Event – September 20th
Next For Me, along with Silvernest and Age Without Borders, is hosting our first public event in Denver on September 20th, 2018. 120 Million Americans are over 50. We’re living much longer. 50% of us are not prepared for retirement or what comes next. Join us for an evening of discussion and talks by leaders in the “Longevity Economy” Chip Conley, Karen Wickre, Sally … [Read more...] about Denver – a Next For Me Event – September 20th
