Work & Purpose

You have the wisdom and experience that comes from decades of handling workplace issues and solving problems, but how do you confidently plan the next chapter when retirement time approaches? Boomers unsure of their financial readiness are trying creative new approaches like phased retirement or launching an encore career.

Wondering if you can take Social Security at 66 or 70? Have other questions or problems related to retirement? Take a look at our best advice on turning your retirement into your next great adventure.

Work & Purpose also discusses:

Volunteer work options and ideas
Common workplace problems and solutions
When boomers are retiring
Starting a new business
How to find a job when you're over 50

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Laid Off at 60: What to Do Next

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Losing your job in your 60s can be painful, but these 7 tips will help you move forward

MAY 7, 2012 | By Kate Ashford

How to Comfort Someone Who Just Lost a Job

To comfort a friend who just lost a job, follow these six suggestions.

A career coach offers six tips on what to say and do when a friend or loved one becomes unemployed

MARCH 22, 2013 | By Carol Ross

Retired Adults Volunteer as Baby Cuddlers

Both the infants and the volunteers reap health benefits

JUNE 21, 2018 | By Kim Mueller

How to Console a Friend Who Didn’t Get the Job

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A career coach’s seven tips will help you say and do the right thing

JUNE 14, 2013 | By Nancy Collamer

10 Great Sites to Find Gigs and Part-Time Work

Where to go online to land a job with flexible hours

APRIL 3, 2014 | By Nancy Collamer

Federal Agency Jobs Just for People 55+

These two programs specifically want older workers to fill their openings

MAY 15, 2015 | By Chris Farrell

The 9 Keys to a Happy Retirement

What the experts say, plus 8 great retirement books

MARCH 23, 2016 | By Richard Eisenberg

How I Became a Print Model After 50 and You Can, Too

5 steps that could help you rake in extra cash this way, too

JULY 14, 2016 | By Pat Pattison

6 Simple Tactics to Fight Loneliness

Taking small steps can make you happier and more connected

AUGUST 15, 2018 | By Cyn Meyer

An Emotional Playbook for Couples in Retirement

6 tips to navigate a time of life that brings so many changes

JUNE 27, 2018 | By Joan Fischer

22 Inspiring Quotes on Generosity

These wise sayings get to the heart of what it means to give

DECEMBER 3, 2013 | By Donna Sapolin

5 Great New Books for Your Career

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They can help you switch jobs, get promoted or start a business

FEBRUARY 5, 2018 | By Nancy Collamer

Boomer Brain Drain: The Big Mistake Employers Are Making

Why many older workers aren't passing the torch when they retire, they're dropping it

JANUARY 25, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

The Aging Problem We Don’t Talk About

Is loneliness a public health issue?

NOVEMBER 24, 2015 | By Bryce Kirchoff

3 Things Stressing Older Workers More Than Younger Ones

A Portland State study found big differences between the generations

JUNE 27, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

5 Lessons From People Who Lost Jobs After 50

Interviews with 100 unemployed Americans yield new insights about today's job market for older workers

MARCH 5, 2012 | By Susan Sipprelle and Samuel Newman

A Boomer Parent’s Apology to Millennials

The 'Entitlemania' author and lawyer offers a generational mea culpa

DECEMBER 5, 2017 | By Richard Watts

The Freebird Club: An Airbnb for the 50+ Set

Its creator hopes to help curb social isolation and add joy to traveling

DECEMBER 5, 2017 | By Richard Eisenberg

5 Reasons to Go Back to College After 50

A midlife degree can help you professionally and personally

JULY 9, 2014 | By Stephen L. Antczak

The Positive Side of Being an Invisible Woman

'The Ageless Way' author on the power of flying under the radar

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 | By Karen Sands

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Today’s Boomer Dress Code for Women: Subtle Style

For midlife working women, it's all about radiating confidence and poise

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