PURPOSEFUL LIVING
Discover how to align purpose and profit by transitioning into meaningful work or missions that fuel your second act

Why Encore Careers Are the New Retirement Dream. For decades, retirement meant stepping away from work and easing into leisure. But today’s retirees are flipping that script. More and more people over 60 are discovering that retirement isn’t the end of something—it’s the start of a second act.

Share your hard-earned wisdom in retirement. Learn how to mentor, coach, or guide others using your legacy skills—online or in your local community.Â

Deciding between an encore career or a side hustle after 55? Compare time, income, purpose, and flexibility to find the right path for your next chapter.Â

 Looking for meaningful work after 55? Explore   top nonprofits hiring retirees for part-time,    flexible, and purpose-filled encore careers.     Â

Discover how to find volunteer work after retirement that aligns with your values and skills—and how it can lead to purpose, community, and impact.Â

Discover five inspiring stories of retirees who launched meaningful second-act careers—proof that purpose and reinvention can begin after 60.Â

Explore how to launch a fulfilling second act career after 50. Discover career change ideas, tools, and real retiree stories that inspire your next move.
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✍️ 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!