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7 Obstacles For Older Workers—And How To Overcome Them

Employers often have fears and concerns about hiring older workers. What may be true for many older workers may not reflect your situation but being aware of these assumptions and concerns may help you avoid getting lumped in with the rest.

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JOBS

10 Ways To Jump Start Your Job Search

All the uncertainty in a job search can easily rattle a job seeker’s confidence. But experts say it’s important to stay calm and think strategically.

JOBS

Can Employers Ask How Old You Are?

Would it be illegal if a recruiter asked, "How old are you?" If you are like the majority of age 50+ job seekers, I'll wager you answered with a confident "yes." The real answer may surprise you...

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CARE

Is Your City "Caregiving-Friendly"?

When you think of a city being age-friendly, it’s usually in terms of ample parks and gathering spaces, wide sidewalks and what is known as pedestrian-friendly “walkability,” affordable housing, and, of course, good transportation. But you might not consider how these features and others can impact caregivers — and caregiving.

JOBS

Older Worker Stereotypes — And Why They're Wrong

Older worker stereotypes aren't just unhelpful, they're flat out wrong. This in-depth, research-oriented view proves exactly how the standard thinking around an older workforce is flawed and how older workers add substantial productivity.

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CARE

10 Signs of Mental Decline

Changes in mental health for a spouse or loved one are often gradual. Don't let a diagnosis take you by surprise—use this list of 10 easy-to-check items to give yourself a reference point about whether you may need to seek additional help.

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LIVING

NORCs: The Funny-Sounding Future of Successful Aging

You could live in a NORC and not even know it. So what are these organizations that help the 60+ live longer, healthier, and less expensively? And how could they be the future of aging in place?

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SOCIAL SECURITY

The Social Security Payout Calculator

Once you choose to get your Social Security Retirement Benefit, it's very difficult to undo that decision. Use our calculator to make sure you're fully informed about what your payout would be!

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LIVING

Is It Possible To Retire Too Early?

The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement is gaining steam as more and more 30-and 40-somethings who have lived frugally and saved are able to leave the workforce. But is there such a thing as retiring TOO early?

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LEARNING

How To Prepare For An Aging Planet

People are living longer and having fewer children in almost every region — vastly increasing the proportion of older adults on the planet. How can humanity prepare for it? We found a man who may have some answers.

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