- January 15, 2012
There are pundits, politicians and policy wonks who suggest that extending unemployment benefits discourages millions of Americans from looking for work. Some looking for work at the Henderson office of Nevada Job Connect beg to differ...
- January 10, 2012
Over time, it is a virtual certainty that at some point all traders will suffer a long series of losing trades. However, it is not that hard to develop a trading strategy that has a win rate of 40%. It is also not that difficult to structure trades...
- December 27, 2011
Mr. Fragasso was able to help that client and others by helping them expand their search to related careers. While brainstorming with an unemployed hospital administrator a few years ago, Mr. Fragasso suggested that he consider consulting for ...
USA Today - December 13, 2011
Intel recently partnered with Civic Ventures, a think tank that focuses on "encore careers," to help older workers find jobs in non-profit organizations for six months to a year. Intel will provide workers with a $25000 stipend and health insurance...
Boston.com - November 18, 2011
Starting in just two months, workers will be able to contribute even more to their employer´s 401(k). Effective January 1st, the maximum contribution amount increases from $16500 to $17000 for workers under age 50. Workers age 50 and older can...
Smartmoney.com - November 9, 2011
What´s the answer to the retirement question? Mandatory 401ks? Better Social security? ...SM: But there are more than 2 million unemployed Americans over 55 years old. Is it reasonable to lecture older workers about staying in the workforce when it is so tough for them to find jobs? AM: Fifty-year-olds are not malleable, so it takes longer...
LifeInc.today.com - October 27, 2011
But having more than one, each tailored to different types of jobs or even to different companies you want to target in a job search, is an even better tactic. Expand your connections. Networking can start at a professional organization, alumni club,...
The Grio - September 14, 2011
Read these in-your-face tips now! They tell it like it is, from career plan to financial plan, and from your job network to your outlook on the future...
US News and World Report - September 11, 2011
Put this article with your career plan to help you make those 40lk or IRA decisions when you start or leave a job. Retirees who leave their jobs in the year they turn 55 or older (or age 50 for public safety employees) can make 401(k) withdrawals without having to pay the 10 percent early withdrawal penalty. If you roll that money over to an IRA, you must wait...
Philly.com - July 3, 2011
Low and middle income Americans are more likely to have jobs that are physically demanding and to face poor working conditions. Indeed, nearly half of older workers over 58 work in such jobs, and more than a quarter of those over 60 report a ......
Huffington Post - June 29, 2011
Despite having a well thought out career plan and good resume skills, laid off older workers have a tougher time than most age groups finding new work. The average jobless spell for workers 55 and up lasts longer than a year, and older workers whose career development plan intentionally encouraged having a long-held job, are much less likely to find new work than younger ......
Reuters - June 28, 2011
Personal finance is an integral part of a career plan. As we mature, we have to decide our goal for retirement. Workers want to take their lump sums and have guaranteed lifetime benefits, says David Speier of benefits consultant Towers Watson. "We get real mixed messages." Workers surveyed by his firm want to retain control over their money, though older workers....
Zacks - May 24, 2011
Even though unemployment has been falling, it is still extremely high at 8.8%. While the number of people getting unemployment benefits is down 2.3 million over the last year (as of last week´s initial claims data), we have created less than 1.3 …...
Reuters - April 30, 2011
If you´re hunting for a job in your current profession and you itemize on your tax return, you can deduct a whole host of job search expenses, even if you didn´t end up in a new job. What´s deductible? How about that $250 per hour career coach who honed your resume skills, or practiced job interview questions and answers with you? Here´s a look at what you can deduct and how to keep track....
Chicago Tribune - April 12, 2011
Save money while you job search... and don´t spill your coffee! With gas prices hovering around $4.00 per gallon you´ll want to avoid aggressive driving. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highwy speeds and by 5 percent around town. See more ways to save gas and money....
