I retired right before COVID-19 and have gone through much more of my savings than I could have accounted for. I’m beginning to think I may need to come out of retirement. My hope is to find a remote working position, but I am concerned I won’t be seen as a viable candidate due to […]

I’m realizing that I’ve taken on too much professional responsibility and am getting burnt out, but I don’t want to say anything at risk of being seen as weak or having poor decision-making skills. I fear this could stir up ageist attitudes in my colleagues that I have so far avoided. How can I change […]

I just turned 50, I’m single, and I feel stuck. I feel like I’m on the verge of a big change, but hope it’s for good rather than the dreaded “midlife crisis.” How can I get myself to embrace the possibilities of this phase of life? – Elizabeth B. Turning 50 is a major turning […]

I had a career I once loved, but the industry and people in it have changed. I no longer want to “hang in there” until retirement. On the other hand, mid-life career switching sounds risky and I don’t want to compromise my retirement savings. Do I have a chance at finding a middle ground where […]

I finally gave in and got a hearing aid—wish I had done it sooner! My wife also has hearing loss but doesn’t want one because she thinks it will make her look old. How can I convince her to stop caring what people think and just get her hearing back? – Larry D. You can […]

I don’t feel my age at all, according to expectations I’ve had my entire life. I also look nothing like my mother did at my age. I was surprised that my friends all said the same about their parents. Is there anything to this, is it some kind of a larger trend? – Susan H. […]

I’m an older professional and I know my worth. Still, despite my title and many years of experience, I can sense that my perspective and recommendations are not being properly valued or listened to. How can I engage with my colleagues so as to remind them of my expertise without coming across as threatening or […]

My company recently started using some new software that’s thrown off my productivity hugely. I think it will take a month or more to acclimate to this new normal, but I’ve noticed most of the younger staff have already picked it up. I’m good at what I do, but worry I’ll be singled out for […]

I’ve seen some projections that people could start to live up to 100! This is of course a miraculous possibility, but I can’t imagine what to do with another 30 years, since my husband has passed and I’m already in retirement. How could I possibly plan for all that time? – Iris R. My answer […]

Things have been tense in my workplace, so I strive to maintain a positive work environment through an excess of kindness. I try to keep the peace and not rock the boat, but lately it’s been impossible to speak up even when I feel I need to. I’m sure I’m not alone as an older […]