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It’s Never Too Late To Chart A New Course

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With age comes knowledge — knowledge about what you want and where you’re headed.

Do you want a more flexible work schedule? Are you looking for a little extra income as you head into retirement? Is it time to leave your current job behind?

Being your own boss may be the right next step. And AARP Foundation can help you figure out how to make it work.

We’ve created the Freelancing Resource Center to give you practical tips and helpful guidance on working for yourself. It may surprise you to learn that more than 57 million Americans — 35% of the workforce — have done some form of independent work. And that number is on the rise.

What is independent work? It includes freelance, contract, or gig work, and is sometimes called a “side hustle.” But it’s really just another form of self-employment.

You know yourself better than anyone. And AARP Foundation knows how to help you get started.

We’ve done all the research for you and our website has step-by-step suggestions for freelancing, trusted tools for finding gig work, and live online workshops for learning the fundamentals. You can make a change with confidence. After all, it’s never too late to make a change. Especially with AARP Foundation by your side.

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