When you’re retired you have a whole lot more free time, it can be nice to relax every once in a while, but frankly, I do like to keep busy! If you’re looking for a few ways to occupy yourself during retirement (plus make a nice bit of cash), take a look at these ideas.
1. Write your own blog
Now I might know a thing or two about this one, whoever said writing a blog was only for the young people! Blogging is fun, it’s creative, and it can even be pretty therapeutic. Once you’ve got yourself a nice following, you can make a bit of money by getting involved with affiliate marketing. So how do you grow your following in the first place? Well, it helps if you use social media to promote your stuff, and it also helps if you are prepared to teach yourself some SEO. Don’t worry; it’s not as scary as it sounds (and I should know)! With a little work, even a Granny can do it!
2. Craft and sell
Fancy yourself as a bit of a crafty character? Know your stuff when it comes to knitting, crotchet, or perhaps pottery? If you’re a pensioner with a passion like me, you might like to make a few homemade items and sell them online. Websites like Etsy Marketplace are the perfect place to get started selling handmade items. It’s easy to set up an online shop on this website, and you can start selling right away, paying only a small commission on anything you sell. Who knows, your products might really take off! Before long, you could find yourself with proper online business. There are so many tools out there today which can help remote business professionals thrive whether it’s Zoom, Slack, Templafy or Evernote; technology tools are your friend
3.Tutor online
Got a teaching skill or two to share with the world? There are many companies who hire online teachers. Companies such as ‘My Tutor’ or ‘Owl Tutor’ are often looking for teachers in a wide range of subjects. If you fancy trying your hand at English language teaching, take a look at Dada ABC or English Hunt. I don’t know about you, but getting paid to teach from home sounds like a real sweet job to me.
4.Airbnb
If you have a spare room in your place, why not rent it out on Airbnb? The site connects hosts and travellers, and you can set preferences according to the types of guests you allow to stay. For example, you might prefer solo travellers or females only etc. Becoming an Airbnb host will enable you to meet new and exciting people from around the world. Of course, you’ll need to vet your guests and seek appropriate references to keep things safe and above board.
5.Photography
Are you a bit of a whizz with a camera? There are several websites where you can sell your photographs. Whether it’s a sunset on the beach or a lovely forest scene, quality photos are always in demand. People often use stock photos, for instance, for their blogs and websites. You can sell to sites such as Shutterstock or Alamy.
As you can see, there are plenty of ways to make money during retirement! With any luck one of these options will help you beat the boredom and make some money.
