By Carole Fleck

Industry watchers say that many older employees will likely be targeted in a reorganization by the automakers to make way for younger, less expensive hires.

Jobs Wanted

From Inside E Street

When layoffs come, sometimes it's "last hired, first fired." But just as often, or perhaps more often these days, workers with seniority are first to go.

The Fear Economy

By James D. Scurlock

What will it take to restore faith in the markets? The experts weigh in on the economy.

Real Relief

In these uncertain economic times, AARP and the AARP Foundation stand ready to help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals while providing you with immediate solutions and assistance.

'May I Help You?'

By Cathie Gandel

A job in retail may well be a second career for many older workers. And in today's gloomy economic landscape, this is good news for a segment of the population that wants—or needs—to work.

How Starbucks Saved My Life

From Prime Time Radio

Michael Gates Gill explains how losing his six-figure income and landing a job at Starbucks made him humble and appreciative.

Older Americans Go Back to Work—If They Can Find a Job

By Carole Fleck

Lingering market turmoil has wiped out nearly $3 trillion from Americans' retirement accounts over the last 14 months, causing many older people to remain in the workforce—or return to work after retirement.

Work-at-Home Hoaxes

By Sid Kirchheimer

With a tough economy and almost daily forecasts of additional layoffs, more Americans are looking for new ways to bring home the bacon—often, by working from home. But it’s scammers who usually get fat off their work-seeking victims.