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As the largest generation in Canada hits the 65-year mark, more retirees are taking on part-time jobs and even embarking on second careers.

There are a number of factors contributing to this trend; the most pressing reason being the need for additional income. Canadian baby boomers are, on average, $400,000 short of their $658,000 nest egg retirement goal, according to a recent survey.

But aside from financial considerations, boomers are launching encore careers to fill a need they see in the market, stay mentally sharp and to leave a legacy.

Patti Priestman is the owner of Home Suite Home Transitions, a Peterborough-based company that walks clients through their moves every step of the way – starting with decluttering and deciding what to sell or give away, packing, meeting the movers at the other end and ensuring everything is put in place at the new home. Ms. Priestman started the company after a personal experience left her frustrated.

On Friday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. (ET) we hosted a microbusiness live discussion, sponsored by TD Bank, with a focus on how to start a second act career.

We put reader questions to our participants: Ms. Priestman and Kerry Hannon, a career transition and retirement expert and speaker.