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It's Never Too Late to Become a Grandparent

Become a foster grandparent and make an impact through love, support and service
May 24, 2023
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Mentors Encourage a Rural Renaissance

Entrepreneurs are discovering small towns whose enthusiastic business and civic mentors are a catalyst for a success
May 19, 2023
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Job Hunting in Uncertain Times

9 ways to stand out as the best candidate when companies are hiring in a lay-off-centric economy
May 10, 2023
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I Was a Boomer at a Startup

Between the “idea jams” and yoga sessions, I learned valuable lessons about innovating and collaborating
May 8, 2023
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Friends Are Key to Happiness

Establishing new personal relationships in retirement is vital, research shows; here are four tips to expand your circle of companions
May 5, 2023
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Lessons from a Fish Sauce Entrepreneur

At an age when most people are preparing to retire, this former refugee is hard at work on launching his third career
April 27, 2023
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How Old Thank-You Cards Helped Me Remember When I Made a Difference

After my 40-year career, rereading messages from people whose lives I impacted means the world to me
April 24, 2023
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Environmental Heroism Has No Age Limit

Older activists are taking the lead on the front lines of environmental justice
April 20, 2023
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Living an Active Environmental Lifestyle in Retirement

Volunteers are putting some of their hobbies to good use by restoring habitats, counting birds and even fighting fires
April 13, 2023
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Laid Off? What to Say (and Not Say) on LinkedIn to Land Your Next Gig

Take time to write your announcement, be brief, don’t vent and other tips
March 27, 2023
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A Candid Conversation with Dr. Tony Fauci

The focus of a new PBS documentary, the now-retired director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases talks about the stress of the COVID pandemic and how his work during the AIDS crisis profoundly affected his career
March 17, 2023
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A Clown About Town

The rejuvenating power of bringing joy keeps a Kentucky clown in demand through five decades
March 13, 2023
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Becoming a Firefighter in Retirement

Part 2 of our story about a 67-year-old newbie firefighter who grabs the brass ring — or nozzle — by attending a boot camp for volunteers
March 10, 2023
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New Career After 60: Firefighter? Really?

The world’s oldest probationary firefighter, or probie, explains why he volunteered for the difficult and dangerous job
March 9, 2023
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Create Your Own Retirement

Giving up the daily grind doesn’t require you to completely disengage from the work world, but it lets you continue to contribute on your own terms
March 9, 2023
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How to Treat You and Your Business Right

3 time-tested strategies for Black female business owners
March 7, 2023
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Embracing New Habits and Choices After Retirement

Assess your situation repeatedly, and adapt accordingly
March 3, 2023
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