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There is power in talking openly about mental health and mental illness. Featuring expert insight and personal stories, find support and resources on how to challenge stigma and rethink mental health as we age.
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The Retirement Gap is a real-life problem. Learn how to prepare for whatever retirement may look like for you.
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Julie Shifman

Julie Shifman is an inspirational keynote speaker, career coach and the author of Act Three: Create the Life You Want, which is available on Amazon.com and in bookstores. You can buy a signed copy at her website.

My 17-Year-Old Self Came Back to Haunt Me

A cache of rediscovered letters written one summer long ago were embarrassing — but also enlightening

May 10, 2013

Career Shift: Goodbye, Law; Hello, 3 New Pursuits

Dan Berger quit his law practice at 55 and is now loving life as a maple syrup farmer, caterer and musician

December 26, 2012

Job Interview Advice Older Women Don't Want to Hear

A career coach offers insightful, sometimes blunt, tips to help women over 55 look younger when applying for work

December 10, 2012

Take Small Steps for a Big Career Move

Whether you're planning to go back to work or shift fields, the process will be easier if you take it step by step

September 19, 2012

Looking for Work? Try a Temp Job

Hiring is brisk for temporary workers, with plenty of high-skilled jobs that can lead to full-time positions

September 6, 2012

Rediscovering Old Passions

Love – for an art, sport or hobby – can be sweeter the second time around

June 11, 2012

How to Deal With a Returning College Student

My son’s back home for the summer, which means renegotiating some family rules and dynamics

June 1, 2012

Create a Winning Midlife Résumé to Get Hired

Here's how to exude professionalism when you want to hide gaps in your employment history and dates that show your age

May 25, 2012

How to Set SMART and Effective Goals

You need more than a dollar and a dream to reach your objective

April 16, 2012

Instead of One Career, Try Having a Few Careers at Once

Part-time projects can add up to a career that offers flexibility and excitement

February 28, 2012

How to Counteract Complacency

A simple but effective way to motivate yourself to do almost anything

February 27, 2012

Small Failures Can Lead to Big Successes

Reframe your fear to 'the fun of failure' and use it help you grow

February 21, 2012

Talking About It: Aging and Mental Health

Perceptions on Wealth in Retirement

Navigating Change

Art + Aging in Community