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Job searches after 50 that pass six months
Long searches are common after 50. The six-month mark, the week unemployment pay runs out, and the moves that get a stalled search going again.
Labor market · Oct 9, 2026 · Misty Schnuelle
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Retire, or rehire? The choice after a layoff at 55 to 65
The Social Security, savings, health insurance and job-market facts to weigh when you're deciding whether to look for the next job or stop working.
Labor market · Oct 7, 2026 · John Schrup
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The first 30 days after a layoff: a checklist with every deadline
A week-by-week list of what to file, review, choose and pay after a layoff, with the day each clock starts and where the rule comes from.
Coaching · Oct 1, 2026 · Ian Schrup
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Getting a 50-plus resume past applicant tracking systems
The software that reads your resume before a recruiter does, the details that give your age away, and the edits that get a long career through the screen.
Executive career · Sep 24, 2026 · Misty Schnuelle
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Taxes on severance pay: withholding, brackets and timing
The way severance is taxed, a quick check on whether enough was withheld, and why the payment date in your agreement can change your bill by thousands.
Executive career · Sep 15, 2026 · John Schrup
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The job search after 50: timeline, reemployment odds and a first-month plan
A realistic timeline, your odds of landing, what the next job tends to pay, and a plan for the first month built around those numbers.
Labor market · Sep 8, 2026 · Misty Schnuelle
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Unemployment benefits and severance pay, state by state
Severance can delay your unemployment benefits, cut them, or have no effect at all, depending on your state. The rules where you live, and when to file.
Labor market · Aug 18, 2026 · John Schrup
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Your 401(k) after a layoff: leave it, roll it over or cash it out
Your choices for a 401(k) when you leave a job, the tax rules behind each choice, and the age-55 rule that can spare you a 10% tax.
Executive career · Jul 14, 2026 · Ian Schrup
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