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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.

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How to Fix Conservatorship in America

We can thank Britney Spears for propelling efforts to reform the broken conservatorship system
July 26, 2021
An older worker holding a box of things from his desk. Next Avenue, the big quit, older workers

Older Workers and 'The Big Quit'

Some older workers are jumping at the chance for a new start; others aren't so lucky
July 12, 2021
A group of people waiting in line at an airport. New normal, economy, economic, COVID-19 pandemic, Next Avenue

How to Deal With the Challenges of 'The New Normal' Economy

It's hard to stay cool when prices and lines are heating up
June 28, 2021
A small business owner holding up a pair of hand knitted mittens. Entrepreneur, Next Avenue

Second Act: She Laid Off Her 14 Knitters and Rehired Them as COVID-19 Mask Makers

How Julie Steller of Minneapolis is making the COVID-19 pivot once again
June 14, 2021
A woman leading a class of older adults. Older workers, age diversity, Colorado, Next Avenue

How Colorado Is Tackling Age Diversity in the Workforce

There's a lot to learn from its initiatives to hire and keep older workers
May 31, 2021
A professional caregiver assisting an older adult. Caregiving, caregiver, Next Avenue

How Helping America's Caregiving Workforce Can Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Ways to improve pay, benefits and training for professional caregivers
May 18, 2021
A closeup of a woman with blonde hair wearing a red shirt and gold earrings. Older workers, minimum wage,Next Avenue

What a Higher Minimum Wage Would Mean for Older Workers

Teens are far from the only ones who earn the minimum wage in America
May 4, 2021
A multigenerational family stands outside in front of the grandparent's house. Estate tax, inheritance, Next Avenue

How Estate Tax Changes Could Affect You and Your Family

The two ways Congress and the Biden administration could shake up inheritances
April 9, 2021
Factory worker mixing ingredients wearing protective gear, jobs, Next Avenue

Getting Hired Without a Resume or a Job Interview

"Open hiring" is now possible at some employers and can be helpful for certain 50+ applicants
March 26, 2021
retirement-income, American Rescue Plan Act, Next Avenue

How the American Rescue Plan Act Will Help More Than a Million Retirees and Workers

Why a little-covered part of the law will provide many with their promised pensions
March 12, 2021
Older couple looking out window holding a Medicare card

Medicare Could Be Insolvent in 2024: How to Prevent It

Ways to keep Medicare on solid footing and address its flaws
March 1, 2021
multigenerational family cooking together, ageism, Next Avenue

The Pandemic Shines the Spotlight on Ageism

The surprising and hopeful ways older adults are now being seen
February 15, 2021
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