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By Curt Roese | Published: December 18, 2024

I have 47 browser tabs open right now. Twelve are about YouTube strategies. Eight are AI tools I "need to learn." Six are productivity systems. Four are courses I bought but haven't started. And honestly? I have no clue what the other 17 are even a...

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 mission-driven work that professionals aged 55-65 pursue after their primary career ends, typically involving 10-30 hours weekly in roles that leverage decades of experience while creating meaningful community impact. These careers combine flex...

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...