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Job and Career, baby boomers

Working During Retirement: Solid Plan, or Boomer Delusion?

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A new study says that 77% of today's workers plan on working after their formal retirement, but current retirees would probably wish them luck. »more»

Top Five Things Baby Boomers Must Do Before Starting A Home Business

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Patty Gale of Baby Boomer's Today has useful suggestions for those fantasizing about starting a home based business. Since LifeTwo started out as a home-based business we feel comfortable confirming the importance of Patty's list (and we've added an important #6 below). »more»

So you want to work past your retirement age, now what?

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First off, and thanks to the Boomer Chronicles, we can tell you that "older" workers are becoming the norm and not the exception.

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Midlife career change: Long-haul truck driver?

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Stephanie Chen of the Wall Street Journal has an interesting take on a midlife career change which she discusses in her article "The Over-50 Crowd Takes to the Road In Paid Big-Rig Gigs" (may require fee) »more»

Midlife Entrepreneurship: Yes, It's A Real Trend

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The stereotypical entrepreneur may be a twenty-something living on Red Bull and writing code well into the night. But real entrepreneurs have greying hair and a nest egg.

U.S. News reporters Emily Brandon and James M. Pethokoukis say that as boomers approach 60, »more»

Boomers Can't Get Enough Education

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When Rodney Dangerfield went "Back to School" in the 1986 movie, the idea of a sixty-something person going back to college was the comic premise of the film. »more»

AARP's 2005 Best Employers for Workers Over 50

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I just came across the 50 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50. Even though the list is a few months old it remains relevant for baby boomers researching a job change. »more»

A Future With "Retirement Jobs?"

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The Miami Herald says late-career Baby Boomers are trying to craft "retirement jobs" -- real work with extra flexibility.

The idea is not yet widespread. The article notes that only 30% of employers currently offer older workers reduced hours, and only 19% more are willing to consider the idea. Many employers consider middle-aged workers unduly expensive. »more»

USA Today: Boomers May Not Be Able To Find Work After 60

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USA Today's front page story is a bucket of cold water for baby boomers who expect to work into their 60's to save money for retirement: »more»