@55fakingnormal

author, entrepreneur, aging solutions advocate

 Washington, DC
55andfakingnormal.com
Joined May 2015
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Kerry Hannon@KerryHannon2 Nov 2021
"Reframing how we think about aging and reframing how we think about work." The New World of Work: Pros and Cons for Older Workers @DianeHarris @BradleySchurman @55fakingnormal @ASAging @next4me @amazing__women @NextAvenue #aging #jobs bit.ly/3Bx9qc4
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Kerry Hannon@KerryHannon31 Oct 2021
Check out "Age@Work: The New Revolution" Nov. 3rd! 12-1 EDT with @dianeharris @PeterKaldes, @55fakingnormal @BradleySchruman and ME. @next4me #ageism #futureofwork bit.ly/2Y5cIpm @Eventbrite
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Unerased BWS@UnerasedBWS5 Oct 2021
Erasure Ends Here! Join us for a virtual conversation shining light on the will, wisdom, and words of Black women living Primetime 55+. The event will be live-streamed on the @UnerasedBWS Facebook page at 7PM EST. We hope to see you there! #UnerasedBWS #Primetime55
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TED Radio Hour@TEDRadioHour16 Apr 2021
At age 55, writer @55fakingnormal lost her job — and her entire safety net — in the 2008 recession. White says, now more older adults are pushed out of their jobs and into poverty 👇 npr.org/2020/12/11/945092228…

Elizabeth White: How Have This Century's Financial Crises Affected Older Adults?

At age 55, Elizabeth White lost her job--and her entire safety net--in the 2008 recession. Her story isn't uncommon. White says, now more older adults are pushed out of their jobs and into poverty.

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Looking for tips on higher paying gigs and access to a freelance resource toolbox? The Freelance Writers Den can be a solid choice. mirandamarquit.com/freelance…
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joiful@joiful24 Sep 2020
The official launch of "The Retirepreneur Podcast" is here. Catch the first two episodes based upon the book, 55 Underemployed, and Faking Normal by Elizabeth White @55fakingnormal Available on Apple iTunes, Google, Spotify, Amazon and other podcast channels.
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Kerry Hannon@KerryHannon3 Jul 2020
Read this thoughtful and practical piece by @cfarrellecon A Pandemic Lockdown Just for Older People? No! @MIAging @RetirementRsrch nexav.org/3iBFovE via @nextavenue
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Color of Money Live Please join the conversation tomorrow with @SingletaryM and @55fakingnormal to discuss women age 55+ and employment issues. live.washingtonpost.com/colo…
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No Way to Go to Adult Classes? No Problem Programs like OLLI and One Day University now teach older students online - David Jarmul @NextAvenue buff.ly/2XajarN
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Join the discussion: Thurs, June 4 at lnkd.in/d8EhPqX - Women 55 and older who lose their jobs in the pandemic face greater risk of long-term unemployment @SingletaryM is hosting an online discussion w/ @55fakingnormal @SusanKWeinstock article: lnkd.in/dzdUa_i
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Coronavirus fallout will haunt U.S. economy for years, costing it $8 trillion through 2030, CBO says wapo.st/2ySDDrM
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Elizabeth White retweeted
Anne K Paints@anneksksk2 Apr 2020
Replying to @55fakingnormal
Don’t be embarrassed to apply for help when you have worked your entire life and left with little to no benefits.
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Replying to @sahilkapur
Obamacare provides a safety net that hasn’t existed in past recessions. nytimes.com/2020/03/25/upsho…

How to Get Health Insurance if You’re Worried About Coronavirus or Have Lost Your Job (Published...

There are more options for getting coverage than in past economic crises.

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Don't fall for this! The oldest trick in the book is to pit groups against each other that might otherwise join forces against those who profit from #inequality — which does not discriminate by age. #ExposeAgeism washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…

It was the year of ‘OK boomer,’ and the generations were at each other’s throats

Age became everything, and people were far from “OK.”

washingtonpost.com
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Another superb campaign from @AGE_PlatformEU to confront #ageism and support people across the lifespan. #AgeingEqual #AgeProud #BustAgeism
AGE Platform Europe@AGE_PlatformEU30 Sep 2019
From 30th September to 6th October, the #AgeingEqual campaign powered by AGE Platform Europe is breaking down the stereotypes of older people as passive and dependent through visible activism by older persons! Learn more and add your voice on ageing-equal.org
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Coming to the @alaannual ALA Conference in Washington, DC.? Please join me Sunday, June 23 at 11am in the Simon and Schuster booth 1522-1523 for a discussion of my book 55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal #librarians #library #librarylife
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Age should be part of the Diversity discussion in companies @next4me @ChipConley @KerryHannon @RetireRevised @ClementsMoney fastcompany.com/90338362/whe…
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30% of retirees said they filed for Social Security at age 62 or younger. Of those who did, 53% said it was due to financial necessity, and 30% filed due to unforeseen issues, such as health or employment changes: planadviser.com/many-retiree…
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In 10 years, over half of middle-income seniors will not be able to afford to pay for an assisted living facility or their medical expenses, according to a new study published Wednesday in @Health_Affairs. via @victoriaregisk khn.org/OTQyMTc3
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Are you hanging off a financial cliff? Here's how to cope to.pbs.org/2jmqx8l @55fakingnormal @newshour @paulsolman
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