Author: chrisfarrellecon

Eugene Steuerle is an economist at the Urban Institute. He put the economic impact of working longer this way: “Older workers are to the first half of the twenty-first century what women were to the last half of the twentieth century.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKS8N4W_yj8

Working longer reduces the risk of not having enough. Near- retirees and those in the second half of life have an opportunity to boost household finances by earning a paycheck well into the traditional retirement years. Most people realize it isn’t realistic to expect that they can save enough over a thirty- to thirty-five-year career… Continue reading The Personal Finance Benefits Of Working Longer

Age discrimination is widespread, well-documented, and deeply entrenched in the American workplace. Age discrimination is illegal, and it has been for the past half century. But sit down and have several drinks with aging colleagues and neighbors, and it won’t be long before people are swapping stories about age prejudice on the job or on… Continue reading Age Discrimination Is Real

Much of the conversation about prospects for finding work later in life ignores how creative people are at coming up with solutions that offer both purpose and money. In this video I discuss some of the main options. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-8pMRTV4sA

Experienced workers are particularly suited to join the startup culture, whether they are pushed into it--involuntary retirement--or pulled into entrepreneurship--acting on a dream. Entrepreneurship is also a reflection of our culture. Many people harbor dreams of starting their own enterprise. Owning a business with or without employees can be a source of income that offers… Continue reading Entrepreneurship Is Key