What are the best retirement side gigs?
Spending our days on the links or knocking back a few electric lemonades on the front porch is not the retirement reality for a lot of LGBTQ+ Americans. With the growing retirement crisis hurting marginalized communities more, many must still work in retirement. So, what can you do if this applies to you?
On this episode of Queer Money®, we’re sharing the top ten side gigs or part-time jobs you might take on in retirement. We explain how working in retirement affects Social Security benefits and discuss how much you can earn as a pet sitter, rideshare driver or vending machine investor. We also describe opportunities to supplement your retirement income as an online teacher, handyman or fitness instructor.
Listen in for insight on leveraging your professional expertise as a consultant and get ideas for the retirement side gig that’s a good fit for you!
Topics Covered on retirement side gigs
- Why LGBTQ+ individuals may need to work in retirement
- How working a side gig or part-time job affects Social Security benefits
- The 10 leading side gigs for seniors to earn extra income in retirement
- How much you can earn as a pet sitter or dog walker
- Why you might enjoy house sitting as a side hustle in retirement
- How to build a business in the $40B/year storage industry
- Making extra money as an Uber, ZipRecruiter or Lyft driver
- Opportunities to supplement retirement income as an online teacher
- How much you can earn by providing handyman services
- Who’s a good fit for a side gig as a fitness instructor or personal trainer
- Why consulting is an ideal side hustle for some retired professionals
- How to earn retirement income by flipping products online
- Making passive income as a vending machine investor
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