How Working in Retirement Became a Reality
For years, many workers nearing retirement have professed plans to work part-time during retirement. But few retirees have actually continued working part-time. Things are changing. A recent survey of...
View ArticleShort-Term Side Hustle: Becoming a Census Worker
Think of the gig economy and your mind probably turns to Uber and Lyft drivers and freelancers. But if you’re looking for a short-term side hustle with competitive wages ($13.50 to $30 an hour), you...
View ArticleSharon Emek: Helping ‘Vintage’ Workers Succeed
A top leader in the insurance industry, Sharon Emek is the president and CEO of WAHVE (Work at Home Vintage Experts). In 2010, she founded this company devoted to pairing home-based, older...
View ArticleSidepreneurship: The Booming Trend for Women
“Sidepreneurs” is a new term to me, but it’s getting traction in the realm of female entrepreneurs. For the first time, the annual American Express report on women-owned businesses in America looked at...
View ArticleWhy Working Retirees Have Stayed Employed
A growing number of Americans age 65 and older are shunning traditional retirement and continuing to work, part-time or full-time. And 37% of employees say they expect to work past 70, according to a...
View ArticleFor Extra Cash, Get a Side Hustle That Fills a Need
“Have a side hustle” is common advice for people who want to ensure their financial survival in case their full-time job goes away, survive unemployment or help boost retirement savings. About 28% of...
View Article6 Ways the SECURE Act May Impact Your Retirement
The new Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, just signed by President Trump, is the broadest piece of retirement legislation passed in 13 years. Ultimately, the law...
View ArticleStarting a Part-Time Retirement Business Before You Retire
If you’re thinking about running a part-time business in retirement, researching and even starting it while you’re still working full-time is a smart move. “It’s great to see if there is a market for...
View ArticleFinding Part-Time Jobs With Benefits
My friend, Laura Green, is frustrated. Green, 58, who lives in Delray Beach, Fla. had always carried the health care insurance for the family. But about a year ago, she was laid off from her job as a...
View Article6 Questions to Ask If You Want to Work in Retirement
The percentage of people who work in retirement has been steadily rising for years. And by 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates, a whopping 30% of people age 65 to 74 will be in the labor...
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