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Tools for Moving Forward

Participate in Life ... Online

We have lots of ways to converse with others who are in similar situations as yourselves -- others who have aging parents, children in college, are unemployed or underemployed or want to figure out their purpose in life. We offer programs, events and networking events like our Affinity Groups, Coffee and Conversations and our class Discover, Design and Engage.

AARP offers a few options as well, including an online option surrounding a blurbs on NBC's Today Show called "Your Life Calling." They also have chat (real-time, online discussion) as well as blogs and discussion forums. For more, go to AARP.

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Resources on Choosing a Financial Planner

Life planning is not financial planning ... but your finances affect your life and your life affects your finances. We've heard questions from nearly every classes about finances, particularly, "how do I choose a financial planner?"

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Multnomah County Employees Are Driving Their VAN

When it comes to thinking about retaining older workers, Multnomah County employees are taking the wheel. They've formed a group called the Vital Aging Network (VAN) to discuss keeping talented older workers as well as ensuring those employees are engaged. Guiding the VAN are Kathleen Todd (VAN chairman and executive director of the Office of Citizen Involvement), Carol Ford (project manager with the Chair's Office) and the steering committee which includes Susan Ziglinkski, Joe Young, Valerie Whittlesey, Kathleen Todd, Tom Thomas, David Hanson, Tom Guiney, Carol Ford, Adrian Blakely, Bruce Barclay and Gehl Babinec.

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The Wake-Up Call

It’s different for everyone. Maybe it’s personal; maybe it’s financial. It could be the health of a loved one or the loss of a job. But something triggers the awareness that things could be different.

Read this article in Business Week to learn more.

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Reframing the Future

Jan Niesen reflects on the trail of clues that's led to her current position training autism service dogs. "I've discovered my bliss," she writes.

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