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The Aging Workforce

What are the implications of this megatrend for governments, organizations and individuals?
January 30, 2023
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Rebuilding the Family Business, One Pecan Log Roll at a Time

How a Georgia CEO is honoring her grandfather’s legacy
January 18, 2023
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Keeping It in the Family

Experienced mentors weigh in on how to keep the peace while working with your relatives
January 16, 2023
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For This Physician, Retirement Is An Opportunity

A retired gastroenterologist tells of being a mentor to pre-med students, and what he and the students have gained from their discussions about the profession
January 10, 2023
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Best New Year's Resolutions

Forget pledges to diet and exercise. Committing to help people less fortunate than you can be better for everyone.
January 5, 2023
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Best Advice for Starting a Business After 50

Serial entrepreneur and former world judo champion AnnMaria De Mars talks about what to do, and not do, when starting a company in midlife
December 21, 2022
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6 Good Side Gigs for Retirees in 2023

Earn extra cash by peddling your experience, your opinion, your skills and your craft — or by volunteering to be a guinea pig
December 16, 2022
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Spontaneous Volunteering

Want to donate your time and talent to nonprofit groups but can’t work regular hours? Consider event-based volunteer groups.
December 15, 2022

Do Different Generations Really Want to Collaborate to Improve the World?

A nationally representative survey suggests, emphatically, yes. But there are obstacles.
December 13, 2022
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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Business

Noah Alper, founder of Noah’s Bagels and five other ventures, shares lessons he learned from his launches
December 9, 2022
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Becca Levy: Breaking Stereotypes About Aging

Negative messaging about aging can affect our health. Becca Levy is calling for an age liberation movement.
December 6, 2022
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