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Weekly Newsletter: What’s Next with Healthcare
News from Healthcare Month This week we continue our roundup of news pointing to cultural shifts and preferences relating to healthcare costs for our community. If you haven’t, please take our survey. Healthcare and Starting Your Own CompanyErika Hall, Author of Just Enough Research and small business owner tweeted this out and heads were nodding.What do you […]
Weekly Newsletter: Healthcare Costs and Work
Our Survey: Your Healthcare Costs NowWhether on the campaign trail or around the family table, we hear how healthcare costs are an enormous concern for Americans. It gets more complicated with the complex situation older workers are facing to keep working, and with it, their health insurance. This month we’re digging deep into your concerns with […]
Weekly Newsletter: Resilience and Belonging
Why 2019 is the Year of Resilience?We met with the Editor in Chief of Everyday Health a few weeks back to learn about their 2019 report that showed the importance of resilience— namely its connection to your physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.Read more Is There a Crisis of Belonging? We’ve been hearing a […]
Weekly Newsletter: Reinvention with Pride and Integrity
From Laid Off to Successful Business OwnersJohn and Francesca Vrattos had a wonderful life of family, travel, and career success. Then came the recession. After layoffs, an accidental recipe, and then a big leap of faith, they started a restaurant and the rest is sausage history. Read and Discuss An Unabashedly Honest Conversation on the Realities […]
Weekly Newsletter: You Are Who You Associate With
Our Partners and What They Can Do For YouOur partners amplify everything we do at Next For Me. We had a great event in New York last week and were reminded about the good people we associate with and the important work they offer all of us. They are leaders in the movement to keep the […]
Weekly Newsletter: My Two Year Job Search
Meet Hope. Laid Off and Searching, Then Searching AgainAfter a 25 year career at The Financial Times, Hope Kaye was laid off in a restructuring. Her job search is a familiar story of 100s of resume submissions without a peep. The upside is that Hope is now gainfully employed, but her journey was a nail-biter. […]
Weekly Newsletter: Mindset Makeover
Burnout Costs Companies 20+%In their new book “Extinguish Burnout” workplace culture experts Rob and Terri Bogue take a deep dive into the signs, sources, and solutions of burnout and deliver an essential resource that helps anyone identify, prevent, and recover from burnout. Podcast | DISCUSS NY State Senator Robert Jackson on Mature WorkforceWe’re in NY […]
Weekly Newsletter: Our Network is Powerful
Facebook is No Place to Discuss Work and FinanceOur community is a new place to get together. We created a nice spot to share stories and resources with other people writing their next story. To jump in and see what it’s about, you can start here. JOIN THE COMMUNITY We won’t share your conversations or […]
Weekly Newsletter: Talk About It
A Safe Space to Talk About Our Next StageYou’ll notice links to “DISCUSS” in our newsletters starting this week. Each article will have a link to our community platform. It’s new. You’ll need to create an account to participate, but we think you’ll like it. We’re convinced that Facebook is not the place to have […]
Weekly Newsletter: Tech’s Age Problem + Everybody’s College Debt
Adios Silicon ValleyFor Pilar Wolfsteller the tech ecosystem has lost its shine. “I’m now 49, and I have had three Valley tech jobs in four years, two of which I lost after clashing with mediocre, insecure men. I’m tired of the toxic, dysfunctional work environments they created and the blatant, disturbing sexism and ageism experienced there.” […]
Weekly Newsletter: What About Next For Me?
What Do You Think About Us?It’s so fun connecting with this community each week. What we really want to know is what do you think of Next For Me? LINK Face It: Your Social Media PresenceYou don’t have to ♡ your neighbor’s vacation photos to have a professional presence on social media. Start at LinkedIn […]
Weekly Newsletter: Housing Options + A Growing Movement
Market Report: New Housing OptionsJust published, our latest market report details how the realities of funding a mortgage or higher rents during longer lifespans has resulted in creative financial solutions. LINK Our Movement is GrowingHere are some events happening across the country meant to empower our generation with continuing work in supportive communities. On September 10th […]
Weekly Newsletter: From the Heartland
What We Learned in the MidwestLike a Rolling Stones reunion tour, we made it to three Ohio cities in one week hosting events along the way. With the topic “Too Young to be Done” the attendees jumped at the chance to discuss what’s next for them. LINK The Silicon Valley Longevity ProjectNext For Me is […]
Weekly Newsletter: TRENDS + Starting Your Own Thing
TRENDS for The CuriousThis week we published our premier issue of our TRENDS Newsletter. You can subscribe here. If you want to stay current with what’s happening with the large 50-65 demographic we think you’ll appreciate our latest initiative. The Next For Me consumer community informs our understanding of this evolving market — delivering actionable […]
Next For Me TRENDS
Welcome to the premier issue of the Next For Me TRENDS newsletter. If you signed up to stay current with what’s happening with the large 50-65 demographic we think you’ll appreciate our latest initiative. If you’re a marketer looking for a research partner with an intimate understanding of the market, you’ll want to get in touch […]
Weekly Newsletter: Ohio Events + Room Service
Next Week: 3 Events in OhioNext For Me tours the country to understand what drives our generation. In our events we discuss what works for landing meaningful work, our communities and of course what’s next. Our hearts are heavy with the news from Dayton. With respect and sensitivity we’re heading to Ohio next week and […]
Weekly Newsletter: Advertising Tethered to Youth Culture
Prisoners of Pop Culture“The Advertising Contrarian” is Bob Hoffman’s weekly newsletter. It’s a lot of fun for anyone who has ever had to work near the often illogical world of advertising. This week he addresses advertising to anyone outside of the 18-34 demographic. Hoffman says “We are tethered to youth culture in a way that […]
Weekly Newsletter: Avoiding Burnout by Rewiring for Happiness
Here’s What’s TrendingHosting Teachers in Your Home Comes to California. Silvernest is expanding their program of matching teachers with empty nesters for affordable housing. AARP is wooing the 40-something woman with “The Girlfriend” a somewhat irreverent news site for young-er women. An update on GRIT, a curated newsletter that believes “Today, the new career path […]
Weekly Newsletter: Keep Networking
Taking the Work Out of NetworkingKaren Wickre isn’t a “work the room kind of person.” In our interview the former Silicon Valley veteran lays out her low-pressure approach to building and keeping a network that counts. LINK Your Next Career is “All About the Network” “It’s all about the network. It’s always been about the network. 85 […]
Weekly Newsletter: TRENDING: Women, Purpose, and Contentment
7 Insights About Ageism that May Surprise YouDiane Flynn at Reboot Accel has helped thousands of women relaunch careers. She attended the Ageist Conference and returned with these trends for workers over 50. Did you know that people with a sense of purpose tend to live 7.5 years longer? Or that connecting with other generations […]
Weekly Newsletter: My Community is Your Community
David Allen: A Continuous State of TransformationDavid has been in an ongoing state of transformation for the past 35 years. As the bestselling author of “Getting Things Done” (GTD) he took a leap four years ago and moved with his wife Kathryn to Amsterdam to start a new chapter. Part 1 of our interview. LINK […]
Weekly Newsletter: Sharing is Caring
Support Next For Me with a One-time ContributionOur members are at the heart of everything we do. If you like our events, newsletters, and advocacy and would like to help power our programs please consider a contribution. LINK How Old Should the President be?Wherever you stand on the age debate for the 2020 election you’ll […]
Weekly Newsletter: Texas, Ohio, New York, Arizona – Events Near You
Next For Me Events, Coming to a Town Near YouOur summer and fall lineup of events is jam-packed with diverse voices on working and financial health over 50. These events are fun, engaging, and eye-opening. Hint: You’ll talk as much as listen. Join or host an event. LINK A Unique Partnership Matches Teachers with Homesharing […]
Weekly Newsletter: The 100-Year Life
SURVEY: Your House and Your FutureDo you rent or own? What’s the payoff date on your mortgage? Our latest confidential survey is getting to the bottom of your future housing plans. You could win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. LINK Since We’re Living Much Longer, Some Restructuring is in OrderIn the book The 100-Year Life, […]
Weekly Newsletter: Getting Together: Next For Me Events
Come Together, Right NowGet togethers with people you can relate to is something we love to organize at Next For Me. We’re headed to Columbus, New York, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Our readers are planning more intimate events in their homes. Find out more about Next For Me Events. LINK Here’s What’s Trending for Late […]