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  • How to Brand Yourself After 50

    Published September 22, 2011

    With more than 14 million Americans out of work, its more important than ever to be able to stand out in a sea of applicants and grab a hiring managers attention.

  • Job-Hunting Tips for Baby Boomers

    Published September 22, 2011

    The face of long-term unemployment is getting old, but there are steps boomers can take to improve their resume and interviewing skills that can increase their chances of getting hired. 

  • Boomers: Don’t Be Scared of Smartphones

    Published September 15, 2011

    For many of us boomers, we spent a lot of time watching Captain Kirk conquer his missions on Star Trek each week with technology that we could only dream of having someday. And on some level, some of that gear has become a reality. 

  • Expert Tips to Stay Fit and Young

    Published September 08, 2011

    It isn't easy for the aging woman to maintain her sense of humor when Mother Nature has been so cruel. But here are five tips to stay fit and young at heart. 

  • Graying Baby Boomers' Quest to Look Younger

    Published September 08, 2011

    If there is one thing baby boomers havent been able to conquer is time and thanks to the generation's desire to look young, beauty, anti-aging products and services are flooding the market. 

  • Rise of the Boompreneur

    Published August 25, 2011

    Armed with workforce and life experience, baby boomers are becoming business owners faster than anyone. So whats behind the greying of entrepreneurship and what do boomers need to know before starting their own business?

  • Five Health Mistakes Boomers Make

    Published August 18, 2011

    Staying fit and healthy is in every boomers best interest--it can reduce trips to the doctor and lead to lower medical costs and better insurance plans. But eating healthy and staying active is easier said than done. Its hard to find the time to create healthy meals and to sneak away to the gym.

  • What's the Deal With the O2 Diet?

    Published August 18, 2011

    Just like hairstyles, baby boomers have seen a lot of diets come and go.The O2 Diet  is an eating plan based on consuming antioxidant-rich foods, is it a good idea for boomers?  

  • Suddenly Single: What Widowed Boomers Need to Know About Finances

    Published August 11, 2011

    Taking control of the familys financial assets after losing your spouse may be overwhelming, but it is critical for female boomers to maintain a positive and financially-healthy lifestyle.

  • Costa Rica: the New Florida for Retirees?

    Published August 04, 2011

    Living your golden years outside the U.S. used to be a foreign concept, but a growing number of baby boomers are choosing to retire outside American borders.