15 Time-Saving Apps Small Business Owners Love All Trending Articles Work & Purpose 05/27/202205/28/2022 We surveyed a group of 45 people for their favorite business apps to help increase their productivity. Here's what we learned. Audible Amazon app that lets you buy, download, listen to and filter by category more than 180,000 different audiobooks. $14.95/month (30 Day Free Trial Available) Blinkest Microlearning app - A professional book summary
Your Kids’ Friends: An Untapped Networking Opportunity for Older Job Seekers All Trending Articles Work & Purpose 05/09/202205/09/2022 by Stuart Rosenfield Network, network, network Everyone tells you to always network. Network with your current and past co-workers and bosses. Network with your friends, neighbors, soccer parents, doctors, etc. There's one group often overlooked as you hit 50, and especially when you hit 60...your kid’s friends. Really? My kid’s friends'? You mean
Working for a Younger Boss: 5 Tips for Success All Trending Articles Work & Purpose 04/22/202204/22/2022 by Stuart Rosenfield Is a younger boss a problem? Not necessarily. Have you ever worked for anyone younger than you? If you are over 50, there is an increased likelihood you will. It may sound like an uncomfortable situation, and in some cases, it is. But if you look at it as an
From Teacher to Realtor-Two Careers That Are More Alike than Different All Trending Articles Work & Purpose 04/07/202204/14/2022 by Leslie Farin Second Career Realtor - sponsored post Am I too old to become a realtor? Absolutely not. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, the median age of all REALTORS® is 55. Real estate makes a great second act, especially if you were a teacher in your first career!
5 Effective Strategies to Turn That Idea Into a Novel All Trending Articles books The Writer's Workshop Work & Purpose 03/03/202203/03/2022 HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL... By John Adam Wasowicz, author of Slaters Lane Why and How I Decided to Write a Novel Four years ago, I turned 65 and the youngest of our children was entering his final year of college. I turned to my wife and said I was finally going to
Why Hang Out Online When We Can Gather In-Person Now? All Trending Articles Living Work & Purpose 11/24/202111/24/2021 Face to face vs virtual events: either way, connection is important Families, businesses, schools, and more pivoted during the pandemic to encourage connection in a wide variety of ways online. Now that we are able to congregate in person, will participation in the virtual communities continue? The answer is a resounding yes.
An Essential Read for Those New to the Workplace & A Terrific Resource for Parents/Grandparents Mentoring Their Offspring books Work & Purpose 08/26/202104/28/2022 sponsored post by Leslie Farin Alan Oppenheimer, author of WORKPLACE SECRETS REVEALED: PASSING THE BATON TO THE NEXT GENERATION, says "There's so much I would have done differently had I known in my twenties what I know now.", Why stumble through discovering how things work when you can get a head start on the
Busting the Stereotypes of Aging: Here’s Your Chance to Change the Narrative All Trending Articles Work & Purpose 04/23/202108/27/2021 by Leslie Farin sponsored post Here's your chance to challenge the myths surrounding aging....CLICK TO JOIN THE REVOLUTION! (Revolution55 is Age of Majority’s new community of active people 55+ united to give them a voice with brands and companies in the products, services and marketing they create for older consumers. NOT TRYING TO
There’s Always Room for a Second Act Second Act Work & Purpose 12/07/202012/07/2020 originally published July 17, 2018 updated December 7, 2020 Author: Abbey Garber Partner, Thompson & Knight When 50Plus-Today asked me to write about my second act, I wasn’t sure where to start. I recently joined the Dallas office of the law firm of Thompson & Knight, after spending over 31 years with the IRS
6 Job Hunting Tips that Work After Age 50-from a Guy Who Knows Second Act Work & Purpose 12/07/202012/07/2020 by Stuart Rosenfield originally published June 18, 2018 updated December 7, 2020 You can find employment at 50plus You’re well over 50 years old, and the company where you thought you’d retire just told you services were no longer needed. It’s a scary situation – but I’ve been there – 3 times. You quickly apply
Virtual Companions Volunteer- throughout U.S. 11/22/202002/28/2021 by Leslie Farin This year was a particularly lonely one for my dad, who will turn 90 in two weeks. He lives out of state on the east coast, too far to drive, so in years past I flew out every six weeks or so, other than in January and February
Dynamic Foundations Institute Presents The 2020 Entrepreneur Showcase featuring Female Founders Work & Purpose 09/25/202009/25/2020 by Leslie Farin, Founder 50PlusToday, LLC Read the full interview DFI 2020 Entrepreneur Showcase I am thrilled to be featured in the DFI (Dynamic Foundations Institute) 2020 showcase of female founders! 50Plus-Today is both a labor of love and a passion for me. Many of us struggle in this phase of life: the many
Want to Live a Happier Life? Stop Beating Yourself Up Work & Purpose 05/13/202006/04/2020 by Denette Mann Happiness did not come easily for me I was not a happy person. I had a good life, a successful career, a loving family. My health was good and my worries were few. Why wasn't I happy? As a mental health counselor and friend to many, I knew I
Things Change…But So Can I! Taking the Next Step All Trending Articles Work & Purpose 03/12/202007/23/2020 by Peggy Sham Change. Sometimes I think change is a dirty word. Changes can be vague, and we barely notice them – until we get a reminder, like the aches and pains when we stand up after sitting too long in one spot; that's the change that comes with aging. Then there
12 Ways to Cultivate a “Can Do” Mindset Work & Purpose 03/04/202003/05/2020 by Debi Talbert Now that I’ve accumulated enough seniority as a Flight Attendant, my Second Act Career, I have Sunday’s off. This day off gives me time to work on my Third Act Career as a Life and Wellness Coach helping people to drink less. Sunday morning inspiration My husband and I love
How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Launched My Second Act – Elaine Pearlman All Trending Articles Health Work & Purpose 10/01/201907/31/2020 by Elaine Pearlman, ParkLane Pantry Every so often one thing leads to another and such was the case with me and ParkLanePantry granola. Call it kismet (fate) basheret (meant to be), I’m not sure how it happened so quickly but the stars aligned for me to share my wellness journey from
Are you ready to become a writer? Part 3 All Trending Articles Living The Heart of the Matter Work & Purpose 08/13/201907/11/2020 by Amy Jones If you’ve made it this far, I’m thinking YOU ARE READY! In the first article we’ve discussed how sharing your story can help others and assist in your healing process. There are numerous positive aspects of writing including increasing self-esteem, healing, empowerment, mental and emotional processing, broadening perspective
Looking for a Unique Volunteer Opportunity? All Trending Articles Volunteer- throughout U.S. 04/25/201904/26/2019 Are you looking to volunteer? It's a great way to get out of the house, connect with others, meet like-minded people and give back to the community. There are lots of ways to find volunteer gigs that meet your needs and are of interest to you. Below are a few
Love the Theater? Volunteer Opportunities Abound All Trending Articles Volunteer - DFW 04/18/201910/11/2021 by Leslie Farin Do you enjoy and appreciate the performing arts? Do you like making people feel welcome and comfortable? Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? One of the many fabulous local theaters may be the perfect volunteer position for you! The many venues in the
Volunteering in Retirement: How Do I Find the Right Fit? All Trending Articles Volunteer- throughout U.S. 03/07/201905/12/2020 by Robin Popik, owner/founder of Volunteer Strategies Solutions Where to start? Think about it. You’re retired and finally have time to do what you want to do, but what exactly is that? Becoming a volunteer sounds nice, but where should you look? How do you find the right volunteer opportunity, “the right
