Redefining Retirement

Too young to retire. Too old to waste time. Join Gen X solopreneuers, creators and side-hustlers getting weekly updates on using newsletters and simple AI Systems to stay relevant, make money, and create lifestyle-first work you may never want to retire from. You in?

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How I Built a One-Person Business at 50 with Blogs and Newsletters

From a $40K Desk Job to Running a Business I Love: How Blogging and Newsletters Changed My Life

Corey Koehler

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Why Marketing Yourself After 50 Isn't Optional Anymore

Why 50% of employers don’t even consider an applicant who doesn't have an internet/social media presence

Corey Koehler

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How To Combat Ageism: The Gen X Survival Guide

Busting the Myths About Aging and Work Life That Keep Us Stuck

Corey Koehler

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Redefining Retirement Planning: My Career Change Story

How my midlife career change evolved into an early retirement

Corey Koehler

What 19 Job Changes Teaches You About Being Optimistic

See how an '80s kid survived 19 Job Changes, became his own boss, and is redefining retirement.

Corey Koehler

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What's a Blogletter? A Blog and Newsletter Business Idea for Beginners

Stay Relevant By Turning What You Know Into Influence and Income (Without Starting Over)

Corey Koehler

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AI Tools, Tangents and A Resource Worth Sharing

Some AI tools to try, a community to join, and a reminder not to sleep on human connection.

Corey Koehler

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Beehiiv vs Substack: Which Newsletter Platform Is Right for You in 2025?

See Which Newsletter Platform Helps You Grow Faster, Earn More, and Own Your Audience

Corey Koehler

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Why Newsletters Are a Smart New Retirement Plan for Gen X

Alternative Retirement Strategies for Gen X: Why Newsletters Deserve a Spot

Corey Koehler

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How to Monetize a Newsletter: 2025 Gen X Creators Income Guide

7 proven email‐monetization tips—sponsorships, paid tiers, affiliates, and more—to turn subscriber lists into reliable income.

Corey Koehler

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Why Good Taste Is a Future-Proof Skill in the Age of AI

Why building taste is like making a mixtape—and how Gen Xers can stand out from AI and stay relevant.

Corey Koehler

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How I Build My Newsletter Business in Half the Time Using 3 AI Tools

The AI Tools Helping Me Get Shit Done and Take Care of Business in My 50s

Corey Koehler

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What Is a Solopreneur? (And Why It’s Perfect for Gen Xers Like Us)

Short answer? It’s you—just more in control. Long answer? Let’s break it down.

Corey Koehler

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How One AI Prompt Changed My Business Direction

The brutally honest coaching session I didn’t expect—from ChatGPT (and why it’s perfect for us solo entrepreneurs over 50).

Corey Koehler

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How to Ask for a Raise and Get It (What's Working for Me at 52)

You don’t need permission—you need a plan and a little leverage.

Corey Koehler

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LinkedIn Newsletter vs Email Newsletter: The Best Choice for Long-Term Growth in 2025

We compare LinkedIn newsletters vs email newsletters for creators, consultants, and career changers. Discover which builds more trust, reach, and income.

Corey Koehler

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For Gen X, Retirement Is the New Health Risk We Never Saw Coming

Studies say stepping away from work could hurt your brain—not just your future income.

Corey Koehler

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AI and Gen X: How to Combine Your Current Skills with Artificial Intelligence

Use your existing skills, stay relevant after 50, and build a new path with AI (and some Bon Jovi)

Corey Koehler