5+ hour, 31+ min ago  (1122+ words) When we considered retiring early, at sixty-two (me) and fifty-nine (my wife), we worked with a financial planner to determine if we had enough money in our investments to make it work. Our planner was the very picture of flexibility…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (374+ words) Written on Feb 26, 2026 For many workers who are holding out hope that 2026 may be the year of finally getting a well-deserved raise at work, it seems it might be happening, just not in the way people had hoped. As a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1022+ words) Millennial boss Sara Holcomb admitted she's never hiring a boomer again because they are "too old to work" and don't understand technology. While it's possible the new hire wasn't qualified, her sweeping generalizations about an entire generation were ageist. "I…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (751+ words) Written on Feb 04, 2026 Younger generations have been waiting for ages for boomers to retire and clear space on the career ladder, and it seems they might be getting their wish: A study finds that many boomers are retiring early just…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1903+ words) Channel your inner thespian by joining a local drama group or participating in classes online. Who knows, you could be Hollywood's next big thing! Hone in on your graphic design skills by downloading a vector or digital art software that…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (840+ words) Written on Jan 14, 2026 Gen Z has a bit of a reputation in the workplace as "job hoppers," but the truth is, the state of the workplace has changed a lot in recent years, and loyalty doesn't exactly pay off the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1812+ words) People who flourish after 50 aren't doing anything complicated or expensive. They're simply making time for small, meaningful things that keep them connected, growing, and genuinely enjoying life. These habits are so simple that you can start incorporating them today, no…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1889+ words) Written on Jan 02, 2026 Chances are, people over 60 aren't going to be buying the biggest, flashiest cars anymore. For one thing, they just don't need them. They're becoming empty nesters, so there's no need for a new minivan." Older people are…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (771+ words) As my daughter moves through adolescence and toward adulthood, there are a few critical things I want her to know about marriage. While I want her to find true love in her life, I can't sell her fairytale dreams of…...

2+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (504+ words) Written on Dec 28, 2025 As retirement becomes a reality for Gen X, they may find that certain behaviors they pride themselves on may actually be working against them. While these habits may seem like strengths, they could be making transitioning to…...