Many job seekers who are over the age of 50 feel discriminated against in this tight job market. Are there thoughts a reality or a figment of their imagination? In my humble opinion I know there are hiring managers who may struggle to hire an older worker, however I don’t believe it is an insurmountable obstacle. I believe there are organizations who value work experience, life experience and education. So how do you get over this obstacle of age discrimination or what feels like age discrimination and back to being a valued employee?
Take Age Off the Table! Simple as …read more

Before taking a plunge into a significant change in your life (whether a career change, building a house, investing in a business, or buying stocks), you should consider your capacity for taking chances. You should, first of all, look into your income profile, i.e., what you are presently earning and your capability to grow your earnings in the future. Then, you should consider your age and your health –which modify your overall income profile.
The red area on the bar indicates a poor capacity to take chances, the green area an excellent capacity.
The income figures are benchmarks (where …read more