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The COVID pandemic pushed millions of baby boomers into retirement. However, in an ironic twist, the pandemic also accelerated the rise of remote technology that’s now drawing baby boomers out of retirement to fill gaps in the American labor force. With growing inflation and dwindling savings, retirees are eager for both purpose and a paycheck — and remote work offers...
What are your plans for your retirement years? According to the 2022 Transamerica Retirement Survey, the top two retirement goals are “traveling” and “spending more time with family and friends.” But to reach those goals, you’ll need to know how to plan for saving money. Unfortunately, over half (55%) of Americans admit they’re behind in their retirement...
Cities are a key contributor to climate change. As home to 56% of the world’s population, cities produce more than 70% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. High levels of economic activity mean high energy use, particularly in the building and transportation sectors. Building cities takes significant resources, and massive highways and parking lots do not...
Money is a complex topic, with thousands of books, websites, and podcasts dedicated to covering some aspect of the subject. It can also evoke a strong emotional response. Feelings of embarrassment, shame, frustration, anger, and more can keep people from addressing their financial situation. One solution is to carve up financial strategies into small, simple...
Running any business today involves using at least one electronic device. Some of these plastics, papers, and metals can get recycled forever (called “circularity” in sustainability circles), but options for recycling electronic waste, or e-waste, have not progressed as rapidly. In 2021, the world produced enough e-waste to outweigh the Great Wall of China, but...
In the current state of the world, it is nearly impossible to survive on a minimum wage salary. Even if you work 40 hours a week, you will likely land somewhere below the poverty line if you depend solely on your minimum wage job. Although disheartening, there are many ways you can supplement your income...
Sometimes marketing is a relatively simple process. But what if the product or service you’re trying to promote and market is … well, to put it bluntly, boring? Lisa Schwarz, senior director of global product marketing at Oracle NetSuite, knows quite a bit about this challenge. Her job is to market software that handles some of...
Most of us have been there: you land that dream client. You’re excited beyond belief and they’re equally excited to work with you. They’ve agreed to pay you what you’re worth and you get it in writing. Clients don’t always turn out to be perfect though. Sometimes, they become the client from hell and decide...
Retirees are perfectly positioned to start a successful side hustle. With remote work the new norm, and gig work apps like Uber and Airbnb a part of our everyday life, it has never been easier to secure an extra income stream. Use the skills you have accumulated throughout your career to earn extra cash — or use...
Have you recently come into some extra cash? It doesn’t matter whether you’ve inherited money, earned a bonus, or sold your house for a profit. Having this spare money gives you a wonderful opportunity to build up your savings or solidify your retirement plan. But, when it comes to choosing the right place to stash...
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