retirement Archives

Side Hustles Through the Ages: Baby Boomers Account for Most Self-Employed Workers

There are a multitude of important issues facing people age 50 and up today, from caregiving and mindful living to making our money last. If you’re like me, you’re constantly looking to achieve balance between...

byBrian Winch

April 13, 2019

The Average Age of a Successful Entrepreneur (and the Benefits of Starting a Business Later in Life)

Recent research from Northwestern University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has revealed that the average startup founder is not, in fact, a geek-chic millennial holding a freshly printed Ivy League degree. A team of researchers combed...

byDavid Disiere

September 7, 2018

5 Qualities You Need to Become a Successful Entrepreneur Later in Life

No matter what age you are, pursuing an entrepreneurial path is always a risky endeavor. The good news is, the odds are increasingly in the favor of baby boomers. Starting a business is increasingly becoming...

byMyCorporation

July 5, 2018

3 Business Ideas for Retired Entrepreneurs Planning Their Next Venture

Ah, retirement! A time to kick back, relax on a golf course, conquer your personal reading list, and take it easy throughout the remaining golden years of life. For those retired individuals that were previously...

byDeborah Sweeney

October 26, 2017

Starting Up Later in Life: Q&A with Leading Authority on Encore Entrepreneurship

With life spans increasing, the person who retires at 65 may have several decades of life ahead of them. Instead of spending that time on a golf course or an endless vacation, many older Americans...

bySusan Johnston Taylor

October 18, 2017

Social Finance and Retirement Account Loans

The world of finance for entrepreneurs and startups has gradually been changing since the last recession with alternative lending platforms and programs that illustrate the potential beyond the traditional funding sources. Now that new government regulations...

byJohn Rampton

January 8, 2017

Do it…because it feels good.

Do it once a year. Do it once a month. Do it twice a week. Pro Bono, I mean...what were you thinking? Especially in this time, when things are tight for everyone, time...

byChristine Haskell

April 20, 2009

Start your own business to help fund your retirement

Planning for retirement is an important part of our lives. We all know the statistics: we're living longer and have more income needs for retirement years that are extended beyond the previous generation. There are...

byJoel Welsh

July 18, 2006