Kerry Hannon

Kerry Hannon, a workplace futurist and strategist, is a prominent figure in career transitions, entrepreneurship, personal finance, and retirement. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, frequent commentator on TV, radio, and podcasts, and currently serves as a senior columnist for Yahoo Finance. Formerly contributing to The New York Times, MarketWatch, Forbes, and PBS’s NextAvenue.org, Kerry has been featured as a career and financial expert on various media outlets, including The Dr. Phil Show, ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC Nightly News, NPR, and Yahoo Finance. Dedicated to making a positive impact, she empowers audiences with practical advice for personal, professional, and financial success. : Her latest book is “In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in The New World of Work”

Workshops

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Live Sessions

Ready or Not: The Gen X Retirement Reality Check

Kari Cardinale, Kerry Hannon & Marci Alboher

March 4, 2026 12:00 PM PT 03:00 PM ET

The oldest Gen Xers turn 60 this year and many are realizing “retirement” doesn’t look anything like what we were promised. But it’s not too late to design what comes next with con...

Jumpstart Your Next Chapter: Finding Purpose, Passion, and a New Path

Kari Cardinale, Marci Alboher & Kerry Hannon

September 29, 2026 10:00 AM PT 01:00 PM ET

Join this live conversation with Marci Alboher and Kerry Hannon, two leading voices on reinvention, meaningful work, and navigating change in midlife and beyond. They’ll explore ho...

Never Too Old to Get Rich.

February 9, 2020

“There’s a way of playing safe, there’s a way of using tricks and there’s the way I like to play...

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Midlife Compass

What My Dog Taught Me about Loving My Job

May 21, 2025

All I really need to know about loving work I learned from Elly, my Labrador retriever. My resolution has always...

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