We all look forward to retirement, but many people find that they need more money in addition to their retirement plan. There are many easy ways for you to supplement your income and still enjoy your retirement without getting a part time job, which some people feel is their only option. Here are just a few…
Selling items online on internet sites like eBay can be a great way to supplement your income and enjoy a fun hobby. You get to spend time going around antique stores, thrift stores and flea markets searching for that bargain, then clean it up and sell it online for many times more than you paid for it. You might even consider selling items for friends and relatives that don’t know how to work with the site.
Freelance writing can also be a great option for a retired person. This can be a fun way to explore a hobby that always interested you and enhance your income at the same time. Sign up to a writer’s newsletter such as ‘Worldwide Freelance Writer’ to get daily writing jobs and tips sent straight to your inbox.
Online surveys are another option many retired people might turn to when they need money, as they are easy ways to earn money at home.
Another way to explore a hobby as an option when you need money is by using your love of gardening as a small business idea. You could sell flowers, vegetables or herbs at the local farmers market or to neighbors. If you’re handy with a sewing or knitting needle, use all the free time you suddenly have to make unique scarves, hats and bags, and sell them online or at your local market for a good price.
If you want to spend time with children in your retirement, you might consider nannying or babysitting for extra cash. Many people now value a responsible person who can pet sit for them, so you can spend your time looking after your neighbor’s animals and make a decent supplemental income if you earn yourself a loyal customer or two.
Finding options in retirement when you need money can be easy, with some of these creative options.
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