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Chris Farrell

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Chris Farrell is senior economics contributor for American Public Media's Marketplace. An award-winning journalist, he is author
 of the books Purpose and a Paycheck:  Finding Meaning, Money and Happiness in the Second Half of Life and Unretirement: How Baby Boomers Are Changing the Way We Think About Work, Community, and The Good Life.

Three men standing inside a brewery. Next Avenue, entrepreneurship

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
An older craftsman at work. Next Avenue, retirement plan, no retirement savings

Not Ready for Retirement?

Millions of Americans in their 50s and 60s have no savings, but they do have options to improve their financial security
April 17, 2023
Two retired men working in a community garden. Next Avenue, what to do in retirement

Planning for Retirement Means More than Saving

You have bid farewell to your job and opened vistas of free time — now what?
August 30, 2022
A collage os 4 midlife entrepreneurs. Next Avenue, older entrepreneurs

The Advantages of Older Entrepreneurs

Abundant experience, wide networks and personal capital help to make people over 50 particularly successful in starting small businesses
August 23, 2022
Older and younger workers working together. Next Avenue, intergenerational workers

The Future of Aging Is Intergenerational

Ignore the palaver about generational conflict: we are not facing a zero-sum economic future
July 6, 2022
The exterior of an ADU. Next Avenue, Accessory Dwelling Unit

A Housing Idea for Aging Parents Who Want Your Company and Their Privacy

Backyard cottages, converted garages and other “accessory dwelling units” offer both
May 10, 2022
Two side-by-side photos of midlife entrepreneurs. Next Avenue, second act business

A Hopeful Future for Midlife Entrepreneurship

Read the inspiring stories of these three entrepreneurs, then submit your own story of entrepreneurship to Next Avenue
April 18, 2022
Two older adults wearing face masks walking outside after connecting through Naborforce. Next Avenue

Entrepreneurs Are Creating Services to Better Connect the Aging Population

Through tech, tasks or companionship, startups are addressing the problem of social isolation
February 10, 2022
An older adult holding a torch outside. Next Avenue, people with disabilities, retirement

What Americans With Disabilities Need in Retirement

A novel program in Australia, featuring activities in the community, could work well across the U.S.
December 29, 2021
A woman sitting on a bench with the ocean in front of her. Next Avenue, unemployed, can't retire, too young retire

Unemployed, But Too Young to Retire

The growing problem facing women in their 50s and 60s
December 14, 2021
Two women ssitting at a table in front of two awards, smiling. Next Avenue, older workers, reckoning

America's Moment of Reckoning for Older Workers

The big changes this writer found when speaking at an Encore Palm Beach County awards event
November 29, 2021
A man standing outside next to a four wheeler and his dog. veteran encore career, Next Avenue

2 Military Veterans Help Other Vets Transition to Purposeful Civilian Life

Meet Michael Zacchea and Larry Steward, offering useful services to former service members
November 11, 2021
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