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The Numbers That Change Everything

Picture this: while you're reading this sentence, someone in America just celebrated their 65th birthday. By the time you finish this paragraph, two more will have joined them. And tomorrow? Another 11,200 Americans will reach that traditional retirement milestone...

What Is a Second Act Career?

A second act career is a purposeful shift into new work after 50, often more flexible, fulfilling, and aligned with your values than your first career.

Many retirees embrace a second act not because they have to work, but because they want to keep contributing,...

What is an encore career? 

An encore career is a second-act job or venture that combines purpose, income, and flexibility—designed to fit your life after retirement. These roles often draw on your existing skills and life experience while allowing you to contribute in ways that feel energiz...

You’ve Built a Legacy—Now It’s Time to Pass It On

You’ve led teams and solved complex problems. Built a career filled with wisdom, relationships, and lessons learned. Retirement doesn’t mean leaving it all behind—it means passing it forward.

Mentorship after retirement is one of the most mea...

Not All Retirement Work Is the Same

You’ve wrapped up your first career, but that doesn’t mean you’re done working. Maybe you want extra income or miss the sense of purpose. Perhaps you’re just not ready to sit still. That’s where your second act begins.

But here’s the truth: not all post-re...

Why Nonprofits Value Experienced Professionals Over 55

If you're 55 or older and wondering what's next, you're not alone and out of options. You may be precisely what the nonprofit world needs right now.

Nonprofits run lean. They need dependable professionals who lead, mentor, organize, and ...