About The Author

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Kerry Hannon is a nationally acclaimed personal finance editor and retirement correspondent for U.S. News & World Report. She has worked as a staff writer at USA Today, Money, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and Forbes.  Her work has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and Readers' Digest, and she has appeared as a financial expert on ABC News, CBS, CNBC, and NPR.

To read more about Kerry and to access her publications, visit KerryHannon.com

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“More and more people have realized the importance of following their passions. But if you can’t make money at it, it’s your hobby. Follow Hannon’s road-map to make sure you’re on the way to a passionate—and prosperous—career.”
Jean Chatzky
Best-selling Author of "The Difference" and "Pay It Down"

"A fascinating and extremely helpful book for anyone planning to switch careers—from one of the nation's leading experts on the subject."
Richard Eisenberg
CBS MoneyWatch.com

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Follow Your Passion and Find Your Dream Job

Filled with inspiring stories of real people who have changed careers in mid-life, What's Next? by Kerry Hannon provides a roadmap for anyone looking to make a successful career transition or to find their dream job.  From a former mortgage banker who's back in the classroom to a tough cop turned Nashville music agent, Hannon's  case studies offer both inspiration and practical advice to people who want to reinvent their lives and careers.  What's Next? proves that it's never too late to pursue your passion and achieve your dreams. 

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Highlights from the Table of Contents

Career Change Profiles

A Tough Cop Turned Nashville Music Agent... A Cross-Country Journey from News to Wine... At Home With the Homeless... From High Finance to Ravioli... From the Corporate Ladder to the Pulpit... From Capitol Hill to Capitol Humor... and many more!

Career Transition Tips And Resources

Are You Ready for The Non-Profit World?... How To Form A Career Change Club... Reasons to Volunteer... Connecting With A Career Coach... Great Job Sites for Older Workers... Educational Vacations... The ABC's of Franchising... Best Fields for Starting Over... and much more!


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What The Experts Are Saying About "What's Next?" by Kerry Hannon

"Hannon's engaging profiles reflect the passion of those who have chosen to take a different path with their lives while her practical, how-to advice will make the journey smoother for others who are still summoning up the courage to take that leap of faith."
Tim Smart, Executive Editor
U.S. News & World Report

“Read this book for the encouragement, guidance, and tools to make your dreams—and the dreams of those you can help in your encore career—come true.”
Marc Freedman
Founder/CEO
Civic Ventures

"Kerry Hannon introduces us to people who are making a success in their second and third careers – doing what they want to do. Hannon provides their testimony and resources for us all to use in the next phase of our work lives. Whether it’s making chocolate, or running a homeless shelter, the message is: if you want to be more fulfilled, you can be. An essential roadmap and guidebook, full of great ideas."
Jim Connor
Assistant Managing Editor
CNBC Business News