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Career Change Corner!

Welcome to Career Change Corner, a collection of financial planning tools, tips, stories, and resources especially for career changers!

If you've ever dreamed about...

  • downshifting or taking a sabbatical
  • starting your own business
  • pursuing work that is more meaningful or less stressful

...but stopped short because there's simply no way you could afford to leave your current job, you've come to the right place. While it's the rare career change that happens overnight, here you'll find what you need to help you make the break without going broke or foregoing other cherished financial goals.

Need extra help, or prefer not to do it yourself? Our "Breaking Away" package provides custom financial plans for career changers.

Book just released -- Written by career coach and corporate escapee Pamela Skillings, Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams inspires the cubicle-bound and the corner-office cornered to break free and create the career of their dreams—without going broke.

A step-by-step plan to make your career change a reality, the book includes financial planning tools & tips from Sherrill St. Germain. Follow these links to order the book or visit the blog.

July 18 Call-In Session for career changers -- To begin a dialogue and answer questions about financial planning for career change, New Means is offering a free Call-In Session on Friday, July 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET. The first 12 people who phone (603) 465-3485 during that time will be given a 10 minute consult. More sessions may be added based on interest. Contact us for more information.
 
Your Client's New Career
Published in February 2007 Financial Planning magazine
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to Retirement
Planning a Smooth Transition to a New Career, excerpt from the book Just Give Me the Answer$, by Sheryl Garrett, CFP®, with Marie Swift and The Garrett Planning Network, Inc.
 
Why a Business Owner’s Exit Plan Is So Important
Your Career Could Be Your Most Valuable Asset, by Mike Haubrich, CFP®
Investing Smart in a Health Savings Account
Starting a New Business? How to Prepare Your Personal Financial Plan
Business Not So Good? Here's How to Protect Against Job Loss in a Financial Plan
Couplepreneurs: Starting a Business with Your Better Half Can Reap Huge Rewards - And Unique Problems
Thinking About Going Back to College? Make a Plan First
 
Net Worth Statement (PDF, Excel) - Where do you stand?
Cash Flow Worksheet (PDF, Excel) - Look before you leap!
Work + Life Fit Quiz and Tips (both PDF files)
 
Single mom wants to shift from self-employment to permanent job without losing all flexibility. Also, check out the follow-up article.
Airline pilot unexpectedly grounded by health problems
Boston Globe "Transitions" - Stories about career changers
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