The Encore Years

Navigating the new stage beyond midlife

by Marc Freedman

Will Our Children Have It Better Than We Do?

A recent poll by AARP found that Americans in the second half of life worry that they will be the first generation in American history to leave things worse off for the next generation. I know I do. Read More

On Your Next-to-Last Dog?

My estimable mother-in-law, Donna Stone, has her own theories about the new stage of life between midlife and old age. A few months back, I asked her what phase of life she is in. She used to say late middle age – but how long can you be in "late" anything? Now when asked, she simply responds, "I'm on my next-to-last dog." Read More

Goodbye 30-Year Retirements, Hello Encore Years

We've been remarkably adept at extending lives, but our imagination and innovation in remaking the shape of those longer lives have been struggling to keep pace. Why not create the encore years? Read More

Marc Freedman is founder and CEO of Civic Ventures, a think tank on boomers, work and social purpose, and author of The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife.

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