Boomers are evolving their post-50 lives through new work, a new purpose or new social contributions. Next For Me is an organization created to support older adults through this evolution, and its founder Jeff Tidwell joined our latest Experts in Aging interview to discuss thriving in later life. Watch the preview of Jeff's interview below or click the button to access the full version.

We interviewed Elizabeth White, author of 55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal. Watch her interview here.

Experienced professionals have much to offer employers and volunteer organizations—and it’s not just “been there, done that.” It’s about deeper insight, more profound intuition, emotional intelligence and more. 

Chip Conley is the founder and former CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality (JdV) and later, Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy. In his latest act, he’s an author and founder of Modern Elder Academy, the world's first midlife wisdom school. In the latest episode of Share Your Story, Silvernest CEO Wendi Burkhardt and co-host Patricia Raskin spoke with Chip about how the work world is starting to more fully appreciate the value of having elders on staff. 

As the year is nearing a close, now is a great time to take stock of your business and your financial and emotional investment. 

The sheer number of new apps and tools to help manage your business can feel overwhelming, especially for those of us who aren’t “digital natives.”  It’s important to think through what you are going to need before you start researching what is available so you aren’t distracted by all of the shiny objects you’ll likely discover.

Here are some tips to help you think about what you can easily put into place to support the smooth operation of your new business.

The twelve tips outlined in this article will help you put the focus on your ability and attitude, not on your age.

The typical retirement plan devised by a financial advisor will call for you to manage your investments in stocks, bonds and cash so that they last through your projected life span.

Many of us in the boomer generation are confronting a situation we never thought we would be dealing with: launching a second-act career in our 50s or 60s. Yet that is exactly what many of us are doing — bravely ripping up our old resumes and rewriting our life stories so that we can sync up with a world that has changed radically since we were last "on the market."

Back when I was working full time I occasionally fantasized of that day in the not-too-distant future when I would no longer be chained to “the job.”

“Chase relationships, not job openings.” This is a mantra I share with everyone, including boomers, when it comes to networking.