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When you retire, you don’t want to be bored and spend all day sitting on the porch. Or maybe you do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it doesn’t hurt to have a little extra<\/strong> money<\/strong> coming in! And why shouldn’t you? After all, you have those grandchildren and maybe even some furry friends who could use the spoiling! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are many ways retirees can use their skills and experience in the workforce, you probably didn’t come all this way just to work all the same. Some part time, flexible side gigs can bring in extra money, depending on the time and effort you put into them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as supplementing your income, here are just a few side gigs for retirees to make extra cashola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Become A Dog Walker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dog walking is an ideal side gig for retirees who love dogs<\/strong> and want to stay active<\/strong>. You can work for yourself or for a company. Dog walking offers a chance to enjoy the great outdoors and the sunshine while staying active. Starting a dog-walking business is easier than it sounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check with local dog walkers and veterinary clinics to see if they have extra work available. You can also put up fliers locally and advertise that you walk dogs for a fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a chance to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and make extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip: There are apps like Rover<\/a> and Wag<\/a> that make finding a job walking a dog as easy as clicking a button! Check them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Host A Room Or Guesthouse On AirBNB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first. You’ll want to put safety ahead of everything else for this one, but it can bring in some serious side cash without much effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbnb Hosting<\/a> is the perfect side gig for retirees looking to make some extra money, especially if you have extra space in the house now your children have all moved out. You can choose to rent out your space<\/strong> for a few days or months, depending on how much time you have available and how often you want to host guests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also choose what type of people stay in your home, whether it be families or friends looking for an immersive experience in the city, or business travelers who need a place near their office but don’t want to pay hotel prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most Airbnb hosts rent their primary residence when they’re away, there are also plenty of retirees who choose this option to supplement their retirement income. In fact, some retirees have found so much success with Airbnb rentals that they’ve grown them into full-time businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have personally stayed in an Airbnb that was owned by an elderly man and his son. Their personal touches were amazing and it was so much better than a hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rent Out Your Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Just as you can rent out your house, the same type of services are available to allow you to rent out your vehicle for some extra cash! If you know your car is going to just be sitting there collecting dust on certain days, you can instead put it to work<\/strong> for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TURO<\/a> is a peer-to-peer vehicle rental company that charges by the hour or day. Also check out, Getaround<\/a> who will rent out your vehicle, clean it, and keep it in good hands until you get it back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freelance Writing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a passion or talent for writing, retirement is the perfect time to put your skills to work<\/strong> for extra money. You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n