10 Side Hustles For Adults Over 50
We could all use some extra money in our wallet. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to add to your savings account, do a little more shopping or even plan your dream vacation. More older adults are using free time to pick up a side hustle, or an activity that acts as an extra stream of income. Here are 10 of the best side hustles for adults over 50.
Tutoring Most older adults have years of expertise in careers that transition perfectly into teaching a particular subject. Whether it’s mathematics, science, or teaching music lessons, you won’t need to go through an extensive training process to start tutoring. You also get the satisfaction of giving back to the world by helping a younger person learn something new. You can find tutoring jobs on well-known sites, such as Indeed, SimplyHired, Care.com and more. However, there are also virtual sites like Tutors. com, VarsityTutors.com, and Skooli. You can even help students in foreign countries learn to speak English with sites like VIPKid. Most tutors make anywhere from $10-$50 per hour and have the flexibility of choosing how much time they dedicate to work.
Transcribing Are you looking for a side hustle that doesn’t require social interaction? This job simply requires listening to audio recordings and converting them into written form. All you need are typing skills, a good set of headphones, and a laptop. Sites like Rev, Transcription Outsourcing, TranscribeMe, and GoTranscript make it easy to get started. These roles are flexible and typically pay from 30 cents to $1 per video minute of work, depending on the project.
Selling crafts For the creative makers of the world, you can set up an online shop to sell your crafts. If you like to knit clothes, create Christmas ornaments, paint, or even make jewelry, check out Etsy. You can spend a few hours per week filling orders for your creations and shipping them to your customers for an easy addition to your income that satisfies your passion for creativity.
Content Writing Being a freelance content writer requires a creative mind and may also require some additional skills, but it’s a great way to fill your piggy bank. The obvious skills required for this work include experience and talent as a writer. But if writing is your thing and you have a knack for storytelling, there are thousands of jobs being posted every day. Most sites require a writing sample before you get approved; but once you’re in, the sky is the limit. Check out sites like TextBroker, FlexJobs, Upwork, ProBlogger, and iWriter. Rates depend on the length of the articles written, but you can expect anywhere from $20-$50 per written piece.
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