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Jobs Expert Kerry Hannon

Kerry Hannon - AARP Expert

Kerry Hannon, AARP's jobs expert, is an award-winning author and nationally recognized authority on career transitions and retirement. Her latest book is Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness. She has also written What's Next? Follow Your Passion and Find Your Dream Job and Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy…and Pays the Bills. Hannon has spent more than 25 years covering all aspects of personal finance for national media outlets.

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