Ask the Dolans: Tips for unemployed seniors
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According to the Labor Department, the June unemployment rate for those 55 and older hit 7%--the highest on record. That's bad news for seniors who are out of work or being forced to re-enter the work force to make ends meet. The Dolans have some job hunting tips for the 55+ crowd, including good news about some advantages you may have over the younger competition.
Dear Ken and Daria:
Thanks to the investment losses I've suffered, I have to come out of retirement and go back to work. Do you have some job hunting tips for seniors?
--Maureen
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-10-2009 @ 3:24PM
Louida said...
Also seniors can work from home free. Check out http://EarningFreeMoney.com for a free list of work from home programs
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7-10-2009 @ 11:02PM
Leo Vidalh said...
Thanks for the interesting and useful thoughts, I am in this situation and need all the help I can get. I have to just keep plugging away.
Leo Vidal
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7-13-2009 @ 12:10PM
Mark said...
I have a job at Target- they are senior friendly. Great benefits, like 10% off for your purchases- groceries, too! Nobody else even wanted me-I am an over qualified gray beard, I guess, when it comes to a regular job. Of course, by 2020 they will be crying for baby boomer seniors to come back into the workforce.
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7-27-2009 @ 2:20PM
Frugal wahm said...
Another option might be to take phone calls at home. I have been doing this and there are many senior citizens doing this at home. http;//wahjobs.blogspot.com has a listing of call centers
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8-07-2009 @ 11:37AM
Chuck McCabe said...
A great option for unemployed seniors is to learn income tax preparation. Over 50% of all taxpayers use a paid tax preparer and the number is expected to grow due to the tax law changes being added this year by the Obama Administration. You can start a new career as a tax professional after completing just one 10-week Comprehensive Income Tax Course through The Income Tax School. Tax professionals can develop year-round revenue by offering additional financial and/or accounting services for their individual and small business tax preparation clients. Qualified tax preparers are in short supply; therefore employment opportunities are available, and self employment is also an option (visit websites at links below).
http://www.theincometaxschool.com
http://www.StartYourOwnTaxBusiness.com
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9-09-2009 @ 12:25PM
Alison said...
That is such baloney! You can get your income taxes done for free at all sorts of places nowadays, especially by AARP and some others. I worked for H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt and they both laid people off -- last year in particular -- because they lacked business. Who wants to pay to have their taxes done when you can have them done for free??