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The workplace has changed, but outdated workplace practices still cost companies their best people. In today’s job market, top talent has options, and clinging to old habits is a direct path to ...
Episode 487 Whether you’re looking for a spouse with excellent lifetime career earning potential or for a stock market growth opportunity that’s not limited to the narrow Mag7, consider th...
Beyond the headlines: The new tax law's true impact for job seekers and investors lies in how it will transform industries and create opportunities in areas such as regional accounting, AI and outsour...
I’ve been at my job at a small business for 33 years. I told the owner about a year ago that I planned to get down to 15 hours/week by Sept 2025. I hired someone that didn’t work out im 20...
Dealing with people all day isn’t for everyone. Meetings, emails, and customer service can wear you down, especially if you work best on your own. This list features well-paying careers that don...
I was kind of forced in to retirement. I had a job as a software developer, which I left to take care of housing issues. When I tried to find another job, it was extremely difficult to find someone th...
A college degree isn’t required for every high-paying career. Many people build six-figure incomes through trades, certifications, or entrepreneurship. This gallery highlights jobs that don&rsqu...
Earning more doesn’t always require a new job or degree. In many cases, developing the right skill can lead to better roles, promotions, or freelance income. This gallery highlights 17 valuable ...
Not long ago, many careers offered real financial stability, enough to buy a home, raise a family, and retire with confidence. Now? Many of those same careers pay less in real dollars and offer fewer ...
To land a great job regardless of your age, follow these best practices to demonstrate your competency and eliminate biases...
I'm 61, turning 62 soon. I've already applied and been approved for SS retirement. I got laid off last week and I was thrilled because it happened around the time I was going to give notice. So I can ...
Not every six-figure job is found behind a desk. Some require strength, stamina, or serious mental focus, but they still offer $100K+ potential. This gallery uses salary data from the U.S. Bureau of L...
I'm aware that a lot of retirees adore NOT keeping a calendar of any kind. We still do (we share a common one), to keep track of part-time job shifts (green), our together dates (purple), my other com...
I can’t believe it but it’s already been three years since I left my full-time job! To commemorate this special anniversary and to recap the things I’ve learned during this last year...
A challenging aspect of early retirement is the loss of identity you may experience when leaving a career you’ve spent a big chunk of your life building. However, one of the most exciting parts ...
I can't believe it... It's already been two years since I left my full-time job! To celebrate this special anniversary, I decided to release a podcast episode containing my thoughts on my second year ...
On August 1st, 2018, it will be exactly two years since I left my full-time job as a software developer. To celebrate, I've decided to release two podcast episodes that contain all the valuable lesson...
If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that I’ve released an annual update every year since I quit my job. It’s now been five years since I stopped working so this is m...
For Gen Z, staying at one company for 30 years sounds more like a warning than a goal. This generation wants control, creativity, and income that fits their lifestyle. In this gallery, we’ll hig...
Earning a strong income doesn’t always require a full-time job or a degree. Across the country, people are using creative strategies to bring in serious money. Often $10,000 or more per month. ?...
It’s no secret most jobs ask for more experience than makes sense, especially for anyone starting fresh or switching careers. The good news? Plenty of roles still hire without a long list of cre...
5 Ways to Get a Netflix Movie Reviewer Job...
FROM THE ARTICLE. Finding unclaimed assets, tapping your home equity and other steps you can take to fill your wallet. By Cameron Huddleston, AARP. Published July 22, 2025. When Dan Simms left his job...
There’s nothing wrong with wanting a job that doesn’t involve people. Many workers are searching for jobs that don’t require dealing with customers, coworkers, or constant social int...
Some jobs actually reward being outgoing, and extroverts tend to thrive in the right ones. If you’ve got people skills, there are careers that pay six figures just for being good at communicatio...
Someday—hopefully years from now—I will pack up my office and go home for the last time. Here's what I will think about taking with me. The post Stuff You Should Take with You When You Lea...
Most Americans spend 40 to 50 years working toward retirement, but it doesn’t have to take that long. Some jobs pay enough to hit your financial goals faster, giving you the freedom to walk away...
Soon to be 59yo career nurse. My wife and I have about $240k in retirement savings with an anticipated $1100/month pension, $1800-230/month SS, and $200,000-300,00. I was feeling ok about my plan unti...
I'm way past retirement age. I'm still working because we have a 16 year old so it's not like we're able to travel the world freely with high school and whatnot. In fact, I like my job (or at least I ...
My current job is becoming very stressful. I do IT Tech Support for our product. The last 2 months have been brutal - some 12 to 16 hr days. I am a specialist in a specific area, the "go to" person so...
You don’t need a degree to hit seven figures. In fact, some of the most reliable paths to wealth come from jobs that involve tools, trucks, and trades. This gallery highlights blue collar career...
One of the biggest concerns about early retirement is how to afford healthcare without an employer-sponsored plan. It’s a valid worry, health insurance in the U.S. isn’t cheap, and medical...
You don’t need a four-decade career to earn six figures. Many jobs pay well long before the typical retirement age. Some of the best-paying careers take less than 10, 20, or 30 years to peak, an...
I'm a public defender who would like to do other things, maybe. My job tires me out and sucks up most of the week and the occasional night/weekend. It's also stressful, though less so as I've aged. It...
Hi, I am contemplating pulling the plug on my career. 100% disabled vet with a great job that I enjoy but not as much as I used to. Body is getting achier (is that a word)each day. Wife is 62 took ear...
I got laid off last year at the age of 63 and after 9 months of job searching with a fair number of interviews in my professional field (IT), I think that I’m going to have to accept retirement....
Getting a job used to be about knowing the right people or saying the right things. Now it’s resume bots, silence after interviews, and job listings that lead nowhere. The economy might be techn...
I'm turning 66 in September 2025, and will be 10 months away from my full retirement age. I started taking my retirement benefits in March, but have an opportunity to take a f/t job starting in Januar...
Younger Americans aren’t just avoiding certain jobs, they’re outright rejecting them. And the economy is feeling it. As older workers retire or shift careers, employers are left with roles...
Grad school is supposed to move your career forward, but for millions of Americans, it just moves their debt higher. The median master’s degree has a net ROI of only $83,000, hardly enough to ju...
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, finding both financial stability and a healthy work-life balance can feel elusive. But locum tenens ... Read more...
? Show Notes This week on the Retirement Answer Man show, we kick things off with a couple of Rockin’ Retirement in the Wild stories from listeners living out their retirement dreams. Then we di...
Earning income doesn’t have to mean clocking in or sitting in traffic. The way people make money is changing fast, and more are finding flexible, proven ways to get paid without a traditional jo...
I retired from my job at the end of March. Ever since then, I've had dreams several times a week about being back at work. It's weird because in the dreams, "work" may or may not resemble my former wo...
I retired four years ago at age 62 on a Friday and the next Monday I started a PT job working two days a week that has to do with my passion (golf). I had a pretty high stressed job, so it's nice not ...
I am considering a job change essentially for the retirement plan. It would be doing what I do now, just for a different place that offers a retirement pension that my current employer does not offer....
I really like her and the company and my career - I’m just ready. Frankly now that I have made the decision I would basically like to end now but I will offer 4-6 months and to be as helpful as ...
I have always and still work hard. I love my company, the job is rewarding, but as we grow the stress and drama are becoming more prevalent. In past jobs, my stress levels would rise to uncomfortable ...
Some jobs are shrinking. Others are surging. This gallery highlights 16 careers expected to grow the fastest, based on real demand, not hype. These roles offer long-term job security, strong pay poten...
Hey everyone! It’s been 2 months since Mrs. RB40 retired from her career. Unfortunately, she is having a tough transition into early retirement. This is a typical experience for many ... Read mo...