TRANSITIONS
Second acts in work & life.
Career Renewal
How to get a jump-start on your second act: anti-procrastination tactics and expert advice.
Want to Write for Kids?
Tips on writing and submitting to publishers from the author of 14 children's books.
Athletic Adventures
Extreme Elders
Climbing mountains or skydiving—even the Olympics—these athletes prove the age of adventure is now.
Harvard Tests a Boomer School
David Gergen of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, a lecturer to the first class of the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, observed that the faculty were near the same stage in their careers, making the work doubly interesting to them. How about you—ready for a midlife career pivot? (Photo by Jodi Hilton—New York Times/Redux Pictures)
Test Drive a New Career
Wonder what it would be like to do a different line of work? Here's a risk-free way to find out.
Getting Past Career Shock
How one woman found new work and fulfilled a personal purpose.
Grad School Now?
With your empty nest and full résumé, this could be the perfect time to send yourself back to school.
Tolstoy and a Haircut
Rueben Martinez's bookstore started out as a shelf in his barber shop. Now he's a MacArthur Foundation genius winner.
AARP Member Services & Discounts
New! Save on leading brands at the Grocery Coupon Center powered by Coupons.com.
Get great deals on hotels, vacations, car rentals, and more at the AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia.
Find Health products that may fit your needs, along with wellness and fitness services.
Talk to our Financial Advisors to help you navigate today’s economy.
More to Explore
Create The Good
AARP is calling on its members to Create the Good in their neighborhoods.
How Long Will You Live?
This free calculator projects your life span—and advises you how to live longer.
More From AARP
Member Discounts
Find great gifts at a great price with the AARP® Member Discounts Holiday Guide!
Driver Safety Month
It's November! Make sure your loved ones travel safely this holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving
Treat friends and family to our new recipes, gift guide, entertaining tips, and more!
Seasonal Savings
Here's how to save dollars on your drive over the river and through the woods.
Health Action Now!
Help us keep our momentum for legislative action on health care— NOW!
Solo Travelers
Connect with other singles who share your wanderlust. Join the group.
Vegas Adventure
Create your own virtual adventure in Sin City—starring you!
Health-Myth Buster
Does antibacterial soap prevent more illnesses than regular soap?
Fat 2 Fit
Here's how one woman uses the Fat 2 Fit Community to keep herself on track.
Create The Good
Got a little time? Find volunteer opportunities that take minutes, hours, or days.
South Carolina News
Politically savvy older folks strengthen their online voices with help from tech-savvy kids.
Go Fish
Love seafood? Here's how to buy and prepare several varieties of this healthy protein source.
