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You don’t need a degree to hit seven figures. In fact, some of the most reliable paths to wealth come from jobs that involve tools, trucks, and trades. This gallery highlights blue collar career...
One of the biggest concerns about early retirement is how to afford healthcare without an employer-sponsored plan. It’s a valid worry, health insurance in the U.S. isn’t cheap, and medical...
You don’t need a four-decade career to earn six figures. Many jobs pay well long before the typical retirement age. Some of the best-paying careers take less than 10, 20, or 30 years to peak, an...
I'm a public defender who would like to do other things, maybe. My job tires me out and sucks up most of the week and the occasional night/weekend. It's also stressful, though less so as I've aged. It...
Hi, I am contemplating pulling the plug on my career. 100% disabled vet with a great job that I enjoy but not as much as I used to. Body is getting achier (is that a word)each day. Wife is 62 took ear...
I got laid off last year at the age of 63 and after 9 months of job searching with a fair number of interviews in my professional field (IT), I think that I’m going to have to accept retirement....
Getting a job used to be about knowing the right people or saying the right things. Now it’s resume bots, silence after interviews, and job listings that lead nowhere. The economy might be techn...
I'm turning 66 in September 2025, and will be 10 months away from my full retirement age. I started taking my retirement benefits in March, but have an opportunity to take a f/t job starting in Januar...
Younger Americans aren’t just avoiding certain jobs, they’re outright rejecting them. And the economy is feeling it. As older workers retire or shift careers, employers are left with roles...
Grad school is supposed to move your career forward, but for millions of Americans, it just moves their debt higher. The median master’s degree has a net ROI of only $83,000, hardly enough to ju...
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, finding both financial stability and a healthy work-life balance can feel elusive. But locum tenens ... Read more...
? Show Notes This week on the Retirement Answer Man show, we kick things off with a couple of Rockin’ Retirement in the Wild stories from listeners living out their retirement dreams. Then we di...
Earning income doesn’t have to mean clocking in or sitting in traffic. The way people make money is changing fast, and more are finding flexible, proven ways to get paid without a traditional jo...
I retired from my job at the end of March. Ever since then, I've had dreams several times a week about being back at work. It's weird because in the dreams, "work" may or may not resemble my former wo...
I retired four years ago at age 62 on a Friday and the next Monday I started a PT job working two days a week that has to do with my passion (golf). I had a pretty high stressed job, so it's nice not ...
I am considering a job change essentially for the retirement plan. It would be doing what I do now, just for a different place that offers a retirement pension that my current employer does not offer....
I really like her and the company and my career - I’m just ready. Frankly now that I have made the decision I would basically like to end now but I will offer 4-6 months and to be as helpful as ...
I have always and still work hard. I love my company, the job is rewarding, but as we grow the stress and drama are becoming more prevalent. In past jobs, my stress levels would rise to uncomfortable ...
Some jobs are shrinking. Others are surging. This gallery highlights 16 careers expected to grow the fastest, based on real demand, not hype. These roles offer long-term job security, strong pay poten...
Hey everyone! It’s been 2 months since Mrs. RB40 retired from her career. Unfortunately, she is having a tough transition into early retirement. This is a typical experience for many ... Read mo...
Not everyone wants constant meetings and collaboration. Some careers are best suited to solo workers—whether that means working remotely, in physically isolated locations, or simply in roles tha...
The future of work is already here, and it’s about to thin out a lot of job listings. Automation and AI are speeding up fast. And this time, it’s not just factory jobs. In this gallery, yo...
Whether you're Gen X or a baby boomer, your younger colleagues' opinions on work may help you find a new job or be happier in the one you've got....
Gen Z is the newest generation in the workforce. But for many employers, hiring them doesn’t come easy. This gallery breaks down 20 reasons why younger job seekers are struggling to get hired &m...
I work part-time with benefits for a non-government hospital. I am told that after I retire, I have to stay out 3 months before I can reapply for a per diem (less hours) job, which is downtime I don't...
Getting a master’s degree isn’t cheap. Tuition costs are up, competition is high, and too many people jump in without thinking about how long it’ll take to pay that bill back. That s...
I retired at the end of June in 2024 at the age of 62 from my job as a clinical lab scientist at a VA clinic. My last boss was a micromanager who loved to play favorites and blame us more experienced ...
I'm launching tomorrow, about 2 years earlier than I'd planned but job collapsed around me, and here goes nothing! Emotionally, I'm experiencing fairly bad anxiety about not having as much time as I'd...
My husband just retired at 71. I (63) hope to work several more years - I really love my job. We just put an offer in on a house that is older (1828), larger and on a much bigger lot than our current ...
Not every high-paying job requires a fancy degree or comes with a title people brag about at parties. In fact, some of the best opportunities out there are the ones no one talks about. These are the o...
Being an executor of an estate isn't easy, so you should do what you can to help them out. It can be as easy as making a list and being smart about your email accounts....
I had told my manager that I would be retiring this year when he let me know I was not getting a raise since my salary is at the maximum they pay. I was angry and said well I won't be here anyway. I a...
You don’t need to move to a big city or sit in an office to make six figures anymore. Many high-paying jobs are already remote and more are coming. If you’re still measuring success in com...
As doctors, we optimize for salary, prestige, or job security but rarely consider the factors that really contribute to long-term happiness. The post Flourishing at Work: What Physicians Get Wrong Abo...
Everyone wants six figures, until they see what it takes. Many glamorize tech, finance, and medical careers, but there’s a whole world of $100k jobs that are messy, dangerous, physically demandi...
When we are building our careers, we understand that professional growth is an investment that is both professionally expected and good for us....
I posted previously about an opportunity to go back to work part time after several years of retirement. I went in for several informal interviews and we finally discussed compensation. They offered a...
Exploring how to transition from an achievement-based career to a fulfilling retirement lifestyle with author Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons....
If you’re a physician in training or just starting your career, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about Public Service ... Read more...
A four-year degree used to sound like the only path to a good job. What they didn’t mention was the student debt with no guarantees, the wasted time, and the jobs that barely cover rent. Turns o...
We’ve talked about physician burnout before. It’s an unfortunate side effect of how the U.S. healthcare system currently functions. It’s ... Read more...
Congratulations to our 18th Social Security Commissioner -Financial Services Industry Leader Mr. Frank Bisignano. I think he is gonna do a great job with his background in payment systems - maybe we a...
No employer? No problem. Here’s how to open a 401(k) or similar retirement plan when you're self-employed or your job doesn’t offer one....
You can work for twenty years and still have no real control over your time, your income, or your future. The truth is, most people aren’t stuck because of lack of effort, but because they made ...
If you're nearing retirement and worry that your job is no longer needed, take steps to upskill or reskill....
There’s a big difference between flashy and wealthy. Your job title might turn heads, but it won’t guarantee a million-dollar net worth. Real wealth doesn’t show off, and it definite...
Finding a good job after 50 can feel like running a race where the rules changed overnight. Experience, loyalty, and wisdom used to be assets. Now, they’re seen as potential liabilities before t...
Job searching at 60 isn’t just tough, it’s a different game entirely. Resumes get ignored, interviews become rare, and doors start closing that used to swing wide open. Perception, bias, a...
I swear I don’t know how I managed to get all the detail work of life done when I had a full time job. Start with Medicare and SS. That alone requires constant checking, monitoring, and tweaking...
Job hunting feels like a full-time job with no paycheck. You’re grinding through applications, updating resumes, and still hearing silence. Most people aren’t doing it wrong, they’re...