Careers After Retirement

Using Your Nest Egg to Start a Small Business

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 1, 2008

Some entrepreneurs tap retirement funds for business ventures. more >>

Commemorating Teacher Retirement on Facebook

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 29, 2008

Former students congregate to share memories of a beloved teacher. more >>

The Ins and Outs of Becoming a Teacher in Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Money & Business - September 29, 2008

Despite low salaries, some baby boomers go back to school—as teachers. more >>

Sarah Palin's Parents Kill Rats in Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 26, 2008

Chuck and Sally Heath found interesting second careers as wildlife specialists. more >>

100 Years Old and Still Going to Work Every Day

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 26, 2008

America's oldest workers share their tips for working longer. more >>

Geraldo Rivera, 65, Has No Plans to Retire

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 12, 2008

The veteran newsman plans to work until age 70. more >>

A Road Map for Women in Retirement

By Kerry Hannon - Money & Business - September 3, 2008

The Transition Network helps launch post-career plans. more >>

Retooling for Your 'Retirement Career'

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 3, 2008

A "computer guy" studies to become a rancher in retirement. more >>

6 Tips on Planning a Second Career

By Kerry Hannon - Money & Business - August 20, 2008

Moving into a new field later in life can be fulfilling. Here's how to do it. more >>

How Much Longer Will Boomers Need to Work?

By Emily Brandon - Money & Business - August 11, 2008

Strategies can make delaying retirement bearable, perhaps even pleasurable. more >>

Survey: Retirement Is for New Beginnings

By Kimberly Palmer - Money & Business - August 5, 2008

Most retirees say they want to keep working. more >>

6 Ways for Older Workers to Impress Hiring Managers

By Emily Brandon - Money & Business - August 4, 2008

Read these tips before your next job hunt. more >>

What You Should Know About the Social Security Earnings Test

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - July 18, 2008

Some good news for older Americans working less to avoid benefit reductions. more >>

Working in Retirement: Motivating Boomers to Stay on the Job

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 10, 2008

Companies are trying to entice boomers to stay on the job longer. more >>

Finding a New Job After 50

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 26, 2008

A career coach shares his job-hunting advice for gray-haired workers. more >>

Retiring Into an Uncertain Job Market

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 18, 2008

Susanne Johnson is looking for an employer that values her experience. more >>

The 10 Most Common Jobs for Older Workers

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 4, 2008

Senior citizens are likely to be working in retail. more >>

Taking a Buyout to Leave a Job You Love

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 3, 2008

A 'Washington Post' editor shares his reasons for taking early retirement. more >>

Keeping a Job for the Retirement Plan

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 2, 2008

Would you turn down offers just to hang on to a good pension? more >>

Keys to Starting a Business in Retirement

By Matthew Bandyk - Money & Business - May 23, 2008

Retirees face risks but also have advantages. more >>