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Musicians Bring Healing to LA’s Homeless

Music was violinist Vijay Gupta's lifeline; now he's offering hope to others

JANUARY 18, 2019 | By Jeffrey Brown, PBS NewsHour

6 Great New Books for Your Job or Career

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For workplace happiness, changing fields or finding part-time work in retirement

JANUARY 3, 2019 | By Nancy Collamer

Cautionary Advice About Starting a Business After 50

Starting a Business

A retirement researcher on the risks older wannabe entrepreneurs minimize

DECEMBER 20, 2018 | By Kerry Hannon

12 Free Resources to Find a Job, Start a Side Hustle or Change Careers

From support groups to mentors, these can help without costing a dime

DECEMBER 3, 2018 | By Nancy Collamer

Finding Creative Opportunities After Retiring

Creative Opportunities

Investing time into developing your 'second act' can pay off

OCTOBER 11, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

An Older Actor Follows a New Script

A background performer adjusts to early hours and unexpected perceptions

OCTOBER 4, 2018 | By Kevin Kusinitz

3 Reasons to Hire a Career Coach

How this pro can help you find your next job or switch fields

OCTOBER 3, 2018 | By John Tarnoff

Tom Kamber: Bringing Tech to All Older Adults

This 2018 Influencer in Aging continues to seek 'awesome social change'

OCTOBER 1, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

Modern Elder Academy: The Cool School for Midlifers

Modern Elder Academy

Classes on the Mexican campus will serve the mind, heart and soul

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Older Job Hunters: Powerfully Good News

Older Job Hunters

Hiring numbers have been strong, but not everything's peachy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

5 Great Gig Economy Jobs for People 50+

Here's how to match your personality with the right side hustle

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 | By Deborah Sweeney

When Did My Salary Become Your Business?

One midlife man is fed up with people asking how much he makes

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 | By Kevin Kusinitz

For a Career Switch, Create an Elevator Pitch

Why having one is more important than a resume for this transition

AUGUST 21, 2018 | By John Tarnoff

How to Find a Great Part-Time Job in Retirement

Part-Time Job in Retirement

5 tips based on surveys of the most popular ones

JULY 31, 2018 | By Nancy Collamer

Dynamo With a Blowtorch

Metal artist Rochelle Ford repurposes a later-in-life career

JULY 30, 2018 | By Francine Toder

Has Your Network Aged Out and Abandoned You?

Career advice on what to do when it happens to you

JULY 20, 2018 | By Marc Miller

Retired Professional Women: Finding Your New Identity and Work

Retired Professional Women

Two retired lawyers offer tips on sharing your time and talent

JULY 16, 2018 | By Karen Wagner and Erica Baird

Going Back to College After 50: The New Normal?

Going Back to College

Champlain College just cut tuition 50 percent for its career-focused online degrees

JUNE 28, 2018 | By Laurie Quinn

How to Change Careers After 50 and Seize Success

Advice from 'Switchers' author and 'Career Talk' radio host Dawn Graham

JUNE 26, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

5 Tips to Switch to a Nonprofit Job

Switch to a Nonprofit

A career reinvention coach on how to transition from the corporate world

JUNE 25, 2018 | By Randi Bussin

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