IL Magazine: Discover the World's Best Retirement Haven for 2022 + 24 more
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The global shift to remote work has been going on ever since the internet and smartphones became commonplace, and it’s rapidly accelerating. But what’s the best way to set yourself up at home to accomplish all the same tasks you got done when you commuted to the office? How do you maintain efficiency, avoid distractions, manage time, and cope with the added social isolation that comes with working remotely?
Today, 57 million U.S. workers—some 35% of the workforce—freelance full- or part-time. That includes 30% of boomers and 30% of Gen Xers. More than 30% of Fortune 500 companies employ freelancers for well-paying tasks ranging from social media management to accounts-receivable management...
I woke up this morning and, while staring out the window, realized it was due two days ago. The reason it’s late is because I’ve been preoccupied with an e-book I was writing and trying to self-publish…which is actually what the topic of this column is supposed to be about. So in a way, this column is accidentally coming together just swimmingly...
After a career in real estate, I revisited the aspirations of my youth, which led to travel writing. For me, it’s been a good move. Here are nine reasons why you may want to consider it, too...
A question we’re often asked is “Are there enough house sitting opportunities to go around?” The answer is a resounding yes. We now have so many requests for repeat sits and referrals that we have to turn some of them down. And since we can’t clone ourselves, here are our top tips on how to become a top-rated housesitter...
Do you dream of ditching the boss...enjoying more freedom in life...and not being ruled by the clock? Do you want the freedom to travel...to take a lazy lunch on a hillside...to savor fine wine and fresh olives in an outdoor café...to spend weeks exploring warm, white-sand beaches? If you answered yes to those questions...
With more time to commit to creative pursuits, and free from the same financial restraints that limit their younger counterparts, retirees are in the perfect position to undertake artistic endeavors, and to earn from from them. We talked to five people who have turned their own hobbies and passions into cash...
One of the early decisions you need to make when you’re starting an online business is whether or not you should use a pseudonym for the ownership and content you produce on your website. There are legitimate reasons for using a pseudonym online and some marketing advantages too...
You've most likely heard the term "digital nomad." You may even know someone who is living the lifestyle. These are people who've made the choice to work remotely while spending the majority of the year traveling abroad.
Whether you’re thinking about remote working or creating a freelance income, or you already have one, there is a world of options available to you. To help you narrow in on a destination, and give you a taste of what the untethered life is all about, we’ve compiled our top five destination recommendations for boomer digital nomads...