10 Easy & Fun Hobbies for Retirees to Make Money

Retired doesn’t mean you’re totally done with work and making money. There are so many retirees who don’t like to sit idle in their home doing nothing even after retirement. The thing is, because of their age, they don’t have much energy to do tasks that require more physical strength. Even our brain starts getting slower and slower as we age. The next thing is, retirees don’t want to do something that they’re totally not interested at because they have done those things all their life. They want something that is both fun and simple at the same time. So, in this post I’ll share 10 fun and simple hobbies for retirees to make money.

You probably won’t make a full time income doing these hobbies as you won’t be working on it like a full time job. But you can definitely make something doing what you actually love to do.

1. Writing

If you love writing, then freelance writing or starting a blog can be a great way to make money after retirement. There are many companies, small businesses, and even individuals who need content for their websites, newsletters, and social media platforms. You can offer them your services through platforms like Upwork or Fiverr. You can even pitch your blog writing gig to blogs on the topic/niche you’re interested at. Writing can be a great way to share your experiences and knowledge to the younger generation.

If you don’t want to write for others, then blogging can be a great way to monetize your passion for writing. You can share blog posts about the topic you like and monetize through display ads, affiliate links, and sponsorships. As long as you stay consistent, blogging can become a great source of passive income over time.

2. Photography

If you’re good at photography, then you can turn it into an insanely profitable hobby. You can take photos of nature, animals, your daily life moments, products, and anything else that interests you. You can sell your photos on sites like, Shutterstock or Adobe Stock to make money. If you’re comfortable, then you can even offer your photography services for different events like weddings, graduations, or reunions happening in your locality. If you enjoy capturing moments, then this hobby can provide you both, satisfaction and income.

Other than taking and selling photos, teaching photography to others can also be another great way to make money with your photography skills.

Check out my blog post on 8 Best Sites to Sell Your Photos Online.

3. Tutoring

At the age you’ll retire, you’ll have a wealth of knowledge and experience about different topics and aspects of life. That knowledge can be so much valuable to the younger generations. So, you can become an online tutor or teach/share your knowledge with others. You can either join online tutoring platforms like Tutor.com or TutorMe to teach or start a YouTube to share your knowledge. You can teach regular subjects like, Maths, Science, History, Geography, etc. or teach about different life skills you’ve learnt by experiencing yourself.

You can even create an online course in whatever topic you’re good at and sell them on platforms like Udemy or Teachable. You need to put a little effort in the beginning while creating a course but later on, you just need to keep updating it time and often which is super easy and takes no time at all. Selling online courses can be a great source of passive income.

4. Crafting and Selling Handmade Goods

If you’re passionate about art and crafts, then you can turn your crafting hobby into a source of income. You can make craft items like candles, soaps, pottery, knitted items or any other handmade products and sell them on platform like Etsy or at local events and fairs. It requires very less physical strength to craft such items and you can do it whenever and wherever you like. The handmade goods market is rapidly growing. Many people purchase handcrafted items because they’re of good quality and it helps local businesses to thrive, which contributes in building a strong economy.

In addition to crafting and selling products, you can also teach your crafting skills to other passionate learners and make money.

5. Pet Sitting & Dog Walking

Who don’t like pets? No matter, if it’s a new born kid or a retiree like you yourself, everyone loves pets. As a retiree, you can make money by becoming a pet sitter and walking dogs. Every pet owner wants a pet sitter that is wise and responsible so, it can be a great way to make money while spending time with those cute little fluffy babies. You can be the go-to pet sitter for those people who travel frequently or work long hours. You can sign up on platforms like Rover or Wag to connect with pet owners in your area.

Other than pet sitting, dog walking can also be a great way to make money while keeping your body active and healthy. Pet sitting can generate you more income, especially if you’re willing to provide extended stays or overnight care.

6. Gardening

If you enjoy spending time in your garden and have a good knowledge about gardening, then providing gardening and landscaping services can be an excellent way to turn your passion into profit. Many homeowners and local businesses need help in maintaining their garden, lawn, outdoor spaces or even indoor plants. Whether it’s planting flowers, pruning bushes, or creating garden beds, you can provide your services and valuable knowledge to make their garden look better and greener.

You can also start a small nursery to grow and sell seeds, seedlings, and plants that are of good quality. It can be insanely profitable if done right.

7. Virtual Assistance

With the rise of remote work, virtual assistants are highly in demand. If you’re good at organizing, time management, and enjoy doing administrative tasks then, becoming a virtual assistant can be a great way to make money. Entrepreneurs, small businesses, and even high profile individuals are always in a lookout for a virtual assistant to help them manage their tasks. To become a virtual assistant, you must have some basic skills like email management, appointment scheduling, event bookings, data entry, social media management, and even customer service.

Virtual assistance is a simple and flexible job that can be done online from the comfort of our homes so, it can be a great way to make money for retirees. The best part is, you can earn upto $50 per hour as a virtual assistant.

8. Cooking and Baking

If you love spending time in your kitchen trying new recipes or baking cakes and cookies, then you can make money utilizing your cooking skills. Homemade meals, cakes, and cookies are always in demand, especially for special occasions and busy work days. So, you can sell your homemade food and make money. Compared to other foods, cakes, cookies and pickles sells the best.

You can also start a food blog or a YouTube channel to share your recipes with others and make money through ads and sponsorships.

9. Painting

Painting can be a great way to spend your time and make money at the same time. It doesn’t matter if you make paintings with watercolor, acrylics, oil paints, or abstract art, there is a huge market for every kind of art that looks good and is original. You can use platforms like Etsy and Saatchi Art to sell your paintings online. The amount of money you can make selling paintings is limitless. A single painting can fetch thousands, even millions of dollars if it looks good and taken to a customer who praises and supports artists.

In addition to selling your artwork, you can also offer painting classes to those interested in learning how to paint. You can also create an online course to teach painting and make money from it.

10. Repairing and Restoring

If you’re handy with tools and have a passion for restoring things, then fixing antique furniture and old appliances can be a great way to utilize your passion to make money. There are so many people who are willing to pay for getting their valuable antiques restored and such items cost a lot of money. So, you can charge a high price to restore such items. You can also buy old furniture at lower price, fix them and flip them for profit. You can find old furniture at thrift stores, yard sales, or at online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace or eBay.

If you have some experience in fixing basic electronic appliances, then you can repair and sell such items or offer repairing services to people in your locality. As more people opt for sustainable and eco-friendly options to live, there’s a growing market for repaired and upcycled products.

Conclusion

So, these were 10 hobbies that can make you money even after retirement. Retirement is the perfect time to pursue your hobbies and passions. And what can be more better than making money while spending time doing what you love? It may not be much but atleast you’re earning something. Now, you’ve seen 10 hobbies that can make you money, find the one that you love and start following it. Doing so, can make your life much more fun and meaningful.

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