Forbes article on Encore Careers

Are you thinking about retiring so that you can pursue an encore career? There's a nice article on Forbes titled, "2 Ways To Help More People Have Encore Careers." Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org, writes how many people thinking about retirement are looking to apply their skills and they want engagement, stimulation and challenges. Of course, they also want to help people and receive some level of income. Paul Irving wrote a book titled, "The Upside of Aging: How Long Life Is Changing the World of Health, Work, Innovation, Policy and Purpose." If you're not quite ready for retirement, consider finding a non-clinical encore career that will keep you going for the next 20+ years!

Encore Careers Bridging the Retirement Income Gap

If you're interesting in a new career (or career transition) to bridge a retirement income gap, consider an encore career. There is an upcoming event by the New America Foundation for retirees who want to go back to work.

What if millions of Baby Boomers elected not to retire, and instead chose to change jobs, start small businesses, or find other ways to serve their communities?

Encore careers that combine continued income and social purpose already are a real choice for millions of Americans.

How big is the market for encore careers? Could they boost retirement income security? Given the state of the economy and the circumstances of the average worker approaching retirement age, does the idea even make sense?