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Like to Tinker? Over 50? Your Invention Might Stick!
Research shows that older inventors have the experience and knowledge to make their ideas take off. read
Practical Tips for Working at Home
From taxes to insurance, here's what entrepreneurs need to know. read
12 Marketing Ideas To Steal For 2012
A simple "thank you" is among the top tips to help boost your business. read
How to Start a Small Business
Tips, tools and resources for budding entrepeneurs. read
Before You Take the Plunge
Thinking about starting a business? Take a hard look at your finances, your idea, and yourself. read
Find the Entrepreneurial Advice You Need
SCORE volunteers have business savvy and the desire to share what they know. read
AARP Foundation Small Business Recognition Award
Help select a winner from these six impressive finalists. Do
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How to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work
8 career moves that will keep you off the lay-off list. read
Scared to Go on Vacation?
Workplace competition, money worries cause many Americans to forgo their days off. read
Greater Job Protections for Older Americans
A new federal rule helps guard against age discrimination. read
Great Home-Based Jobs
Retired and looking to work from home? These 5 jobs offer flexible work options. read
Redesign the Workplace for Happier, Healthier Employees
Companies are moving to convert their workplaces to accommodate changes in vision, hearing and physical strength. read
Does Your Boss Think You're Too Fat?
Why so many employees — especially women — are held back at work. read
8 Things You Can Learn From Your Intern
Interns may clue you in to new tools on Facebook and Twitter, making your company sparkle online. read
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50 Jobs for a Second Career
Browse a list of the top jobs and fields for career changers over 50. read
How to Find a Green Job
Considering a new line of work? Recycling, energy efficiency and eco-friendly careers are on the rise. read
Are You a Savvy Job Hunter?
See what you know about the most effective ways to land a new job. Do
21 Ways to Jump-start Your Job Hunt
Here's how to update your résumé, ace an interview, start your own business and more. read
10 Tough Interview Questions
How would you answer? read
5 Ways to Prove Your Worth
It's a tough market for 50-plus workers, but employers need people exactly like you. read
Improve Your Résumé With Volunteer Work
In between jobs? Do some good and build your professional skills, too. read
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Retirement
5 Tips for Easing Into Retirement
No alarm clock, no commute — it sounds fabulous, but are you really ready? read
'Social Security for Dummies'
New AARP book helps you navigate the system, figure out your options and make decisions about your benefits. Read
Myths and Truths About Social Security
Personal finance expert Jane Bryant Quinn debunks 5 common misconceptions. read
Many are Unsure of How – or When – to Claim Social Security
AARP survey finds lots of confusion among future beneficiaries. read
10 Great Places to Retire for the City Life
Nightlife, culture, convenience and an always lively scene. read
Great Sunny Places to Retire
Have you always dreamed of retiring where clear skies outnumber gray days? read
Why I Love to Work
What do these retirees have in common? They love working after retirement. read
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Great Jobs for Animal Lovers
Passionate about pets and looking for a extra cash? You may be in luck. read
Will Getting a Pension Lower Your Benefit?
No, but it may make more of your monthly check taxable. read
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Having Trouble Finding a Job?
Check out 6 tips for staying positive during a drawn-out job search. read
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