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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?Â
An encore career is a second-act job or venture that combines purpose, income, and flexibilityâdesigned 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...
Youâve Built a LegacyâNow Itâs Time to Pass It On
Youâve led teams and solved complex problems. Built a career filled with wisdom, relationships, and lessons learned. Retirement doesnât mean leaving it all behindâit means passing it forward.
Mentorship after retirement is one of the most mea...
Not All Retirement Work Is the Same
Youâve wrapped up your first career, but that doesnât mean youâre done working. Maybe you want extra income or miss the sense of purpose. Perhaps youâre just not ready to sit still. Thatâs where your second act begins.
But hereâs 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 ...
Volunteering Isnât Just Giving BackâItâs Reclaiming Purpose
After decades of work, retirement can feel like a reward and a question mark. What now? For many, the answer isnât found in a golf course or cruiseâitâs in giving back. But volunteering after retirement isnât just about staying busy....
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âď¸ About the Author
Curt Roese is a CPA, entrepreneur, real estate broker, and a graduate student in entrepreneurship at the University of Florida. With over 40 years of experience in finance, small business, and real estate, Curt understands the challenges and opportunities that come with embarking on a new chapter after retirement.
He founded Retirepreneur to help others navigate this transition, offering straightforward tools, honest advice, and practical strategies for launching second-act businesses.
His mission is to empower retirees to live a vibrant, fulfilling, financially secure future!
