Career Paths
News, insights and expert analysis on career paths from the team at Kiplinger.
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Seven Winning Moves to Land a Job After 50To land a great job regardless of your age, follow these best practices to demonstrate your competency and eliminate biases.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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I Walked Away from a Stable Mid-Career Job — Here’s the Retirement Math Behind that DecisionLife is short. Should you quit your job for a more satisfying career? Or were you laid off? Here's how I learned to protect my retirement after leaving a steady job.
By Jacob Schroeder
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The Seven Best-Paying Side Gigs For RetireesIf you're worried you won't have enough saved for a comfortable retirement, or that life after work will be boring, these well-paid roles could be the answer.
By Brian O'Connell
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How Five Retirees Turned Their Passion into a BusinessFor these entrepreneurs, later life has little to do with winding down. Find out how they turned hobbies and passions into businesses — and how you can, too.
By Brian O'Connell
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10 Highest-Paying Jobs Without a Degree in 2025These are the 10 jobs that pay the most in 2025 for people without a four-year degree.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Now's a Great Time to Become a Financial Adviser: Here's WhyThere's a growing need for financial advisers. Why not take on a role that offers earning potential and work-life balance and helps change lives?
By John Roberts
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The Big CPA Shortage Problem in Accounting: What it Means for Your Tax ReturnCareer This once resilient accounting industry is cracking, as the labor force seems in dire straits. It’s also affecting the IRS.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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7 Online Side Hustles Worth Your Time, Including In RetirementA side hustle can help retirees or full-time workers against inflation. Here are some doable options that will be worth your time.
By Deborah Yao
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25 Best College Majors for a Lucrative Careercollege One way to increase your chances of earning a good living is to pick a college major that prepares you to work in a field that pays well. Here are some of the best options and how you might expect to fare.
By Karon Warren
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