Age is a Work of Art: Newsletter from MyLifestyleCareer.com

Published: Tue, 07/19/16

 
SECOND-ACT NEWSLETTER
Curated by Nancy Collamer of MyLifestyleCareer.com
 
Dear Friends:

Hope you're enjoying a creative, restorative and restful July.

I'm looking forward to wrapping up the month with birthday celebrations at some of my favorite Connecticut hot spots - lobster with the family at The Place and an outing to a sunflower festival with my favorite colleagues. After all, at our age, a day of celebration is simply not enough to honor becoming a work of art!

This week's newsletter features a variety of ways you can earn income during the "retirement" years - either as an employee or an entrepreneur, as well as some important news about how to handle health insurance if you decide to keep working past age 65.

Enjoy, and as always, my sincere thanks for being a loyal reader - and for suggesting your friends sign-up for their own free copy at MyLifestyleCareer.com. Whatever you're celebrating this month, here's to doing it with great style, zest and joy!

With gratitude,
Nancy
 
SECOND-ACT INSPIRATION: How a Midlife Jeweler Took Her Business to the Next Level
This fun article by my colleague Kerry Hannon has some great pointers for creative entrepreneurs who'd like to make a real living from their artistic talents.
WORK FROM HOME AND PART-TIME GIGS: The Top Companies to Work For
If you're looking for a flexible job, you'll find these two lists useful: FlexJobs Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs
FINANCIAL NEWS: Health Insurance Alert if You Work Past Age 65
One of the challenges you'll face in working past age 65 is the decision of whether or not to remain on your employer’s health insurance plan or make the switch to Medicare. This article explains the finer points of what you need to consider. 
INSIGHT: What it Takes to Be a Successful 50+ Business Owner
Utah State University business school’s Michael Glauser wanted to study what successful small business owners in small-town America had in common. So he hopped on a bike, rode 4,000 miles and interviewed 100 entrepreneurs for his new book, Main Street Entrepreneur. In this post by my NextAvenue.org editor Rich Eisenberg, Glauser weighs in on what makes for a successful 50+ business owner.
CREATIVE INCOME IDEA: House Sharing
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that a little more than 1 percent of women 50 and older, currently live with a nonromantic housemate, and the trend is on the rise. Whether you're motivated by finances, or the challenges associated with living on your own, you might find this income-producing option an attractive one.