Marci Alboher

Marci Alboher, a Vice President of Encore.org, is the author of The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life, published by Workman Publishing. Follow her on Twitter at @heymarci.

Most Recent

Host a Clothing Swap: Gen2Gen Style

Great 'new' clothing and accessories aren't the only treasures to be discovered

JUNE 10, 2019 | By Marci Alboher

Work & Purpose

Pressed for Time? An Expert’s Solutions

Timely advice from Laura Vanderkam, author of 'Off the Clock'

JULY 5, 2018 | By Marci Alboher

Money & Policy

Why Life Gets Better After 50

A chat with Jonathan Rauch, author of 'The Happiness Curve'

MAY 3, 2018 | By Marci Alboher

Work & Purpose

Art Thinking Your Way to an Encore Career

A chat about using creativity to make a difference and make a living

AUGUST 23, 2016 | By Marci Alboher, Encore.org

Health

How to Swap Ageism for Age Pride

'This Chair Rocks' author Ashton Applewhite on how to fight age discrimination

MARCH 11, 2016 | By Marci Alboher

Work & Purpose

How Grit Can Help You Launch an Encore Career

The 'Grit to Great' authors say we're hardwired for altruism

AUGUST 14, 2015 | By Marci Alboher

Health

The Bright Spots and Challenges of Growing Older

A candid talk with Paul Irving, author of 'The Upside of Aging'

JUNE 10, 2014 | By Marci Alboher

Living

4 Tips to Play The Long Game in Work and Life

Stress less by taking these steps to plan for a great future

JANUARY 28, 2014 | By Marci Alboher

Work & Purpose

Teach for America: It’s Not Just for Twentysomethings

Launch your encore career in an underserved school's classroom

OCTOBER 17, 2013 | By Marci Alboher, Encore.org

Work & Purpose

A Better You for a Better World

To launch your second act, figure out how your skills can help fix a problem of particular concern

AUGUST 9, 2013 | By Marci Alboher, Encore.org

Work & Purpose

Words of Wisdom to Anyone Eager to Start an Encore Career

Commencement speaker Marci Alboher with new Encore! Hartford graduates

The author of the 'Encore Career Handbook' delivers a commencement speech to fiftysomethings who are about to make the world a better place

JUNE 28, 2013 | By Marci Alboher, Encore.org

Work & Purpose

The Boom in Job Seekers Looking for Encore Careers

Growing numbers of Americans over 50 want to serve the greater good, but more employers need to hire them

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 | By Marci Alboher

Health

Feeling Foggy After Cancer Treatment? It Could Be Chemo Brain

Why this side effect happens and what to do about it

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.