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Whether you’ve been out of the workforce for years or it’s your very first job search, NCOA's Age Well Planner offers practical tips to help you succeed.

Create a Plan to Land the Job You Love

Searching for a new job? Or returning to work after a break? Get tips on how to succeed in your career as a mature worker and make a plan to get there.

If you’re not sure how money management works, you’re not alone. Budgeting your money is the simplest place to start, no matter your age. Start by telling us your goals.
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Tell us about your goals.

How do you feel about money? Do you not think about it much? Or do you spend most days worrying about it? Tell us about your financial situation.
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Describe your current situation.

Knowing how to set up and use a budget is perhaps one of the most important steps you can take to gain better control over your money. Here's a personalized plan that NCOA's Budget CheckUp created for you.
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View your personalized plan.

What are your goals? (Required)

Are you interested in working during certain times of the year and not others?

Are you interested in working during certain times of the year and not others?

Are you interested in freelancing and/or providing services through platforms such as Uber, Lyft, Fiverr?

If you're not sure whether you have basic computer skills, please select "no".

If you're not sure whether you are a proficient user of Microsoft Office, please select "no".

Have you served a sentence in prison or jail?

If you are sure that you have enough computer skills to do your current job well, then select "yes". Otherwise, select "no".

Were you out of work for more than six months for reasons such as layoff, caring for a family member, etc.?

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