Careers in Retirement

New Bureau of Labor Statistics projections point to healthcare, caregiving, and community-service roles as the fastest-growing fields through 2034 — and older workers are especially well positioned for many of them.

Forced retirement is fading, phased retirement is on the rise, and record numbers of workers 65 and older are staying on the job. Here’s how the workplace is adapting.

From grant coordinating to consulting, these six career switches score high on flexibility and low on stress — and none require going back for an advanced degree.

From ushering at concerts to retail sales, these six jobs offer the flexible hours, manageable pace, and nice perks that make them a natural fit for retirees going back to work.

Thinking about picking up part-time or full-time work in retirement? Here’s how it affects your Social Security benefits, taxes, health coverage, and pension — before you take the leap.