Interviewing and Stress: Know Yourself

Managing stress is one of the most important and most neglected aspects to think about as you pursue the next steps in your career. Knowing how... Read the Entire Article ›

Life Lessons Learned in Retirement

My husband is a stubborn man. I always knew how disciplined he was, but once you are at home with someone every day, you really see a person’s true colors. The reason I am bringing this up is due to a recent home improvement project that has been put off for the last two years. We have needed to ... Read the Entire Article ›

Jan Got the Job…..Again

Last time I wrote about my good friend, Jan, and how she won a job by breaking her own rules and with relentless tenacity she finally heard the long awaited phrase, “Yes, you’ve got the job!” Unfortunately, her personal experience has mirrored the same unemployment statistics of late. One day, you hear of optimistic figures that show a decline in the newly unemployed and the next day you hear that the increase is due in part to... Read the Entire Article ›

The curious case of William P. - Part 07

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Living on a Budget in Retirement: An Update

Back in January I decided to make and keep to a budget. During my working career I never really worried much about money. I spent, saved in my 401K, helped put two kids through college and always seemed to have enough. I wasn’t a big-time spender, but I surely knew my way around a department store and a hair salon. Within six months... Read the Entire Article ›