21 Retirement Extra Income Ideas! {Easy Ways to Earn More Money}

Use these creative Retirement Extra Income Ideas to supplement your income while you also enhance your social life and stay better connected with others!

Are you retired or are you thinking about retiring soon?  One of the best parts of being retired is having more time to do all the things you love most.

While being retired is the ultimate dream, having enough money to fully enjoy retirement is something that usually requires some extra planning and effort.  Living on a fixed income, unexpected expenses can easily gobble up the funds you’ve set aside for fun activities and trips.

To help you out, I’ve put together a list of Retirement Extra Income Ideas to help you make the most of your life after retirement.  These ideas will help you make money, while also indulging in your passions.  And you can do most of these side hustles right from the comfort of your own home!

When you know how to make extra money after you retire, you can look forward to doing more of the things you’ve always dreamed of, without running out of cash first…

Retirement Extra Income Ideas

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#1: Earn Money from Taking Surveys Online!

Are you looking for even more ways to make money from home?  I’ve put together a list of high quality Top Survey Sites to help you make some extra cash in your free time.  Talk about stumbling across some ideal Retirement Jobs from Home!

One of my favorite Survey Companies to work with is Swagbucks, where I consistently earn free gift cards every month.

All you need is your phone and some free wifi to take the surveys.  You’ll get paid with PayPal Cash, Gas Gift Cards, Grocery Gift Cards, or Free Gift Cards to your favorite stores and restaurants.  These surveys are a convenient way to make some extra cash in your free time.  You don’t need much time, just a few minutes here and there!

#2: Give a Lesson!

We all have different talents and skills, and what better way to earn a little extra income than sharing what you know with others!  You could either teach lessons from your home, or visit your student’s home to provide the lesson.  Some ideas include:

• Music Lessons {Piano Teaching, Singing, Guitar, etc}
• Art Lessons {Painting, Drawing, etc}

#3: Babysit for Friends or Neighbors!

When my first baby was born, I was working part-time at my local hospital.  My hubby worked earlier in the day, and I worked later in the afternoon/early evenings so we could spend as much time as possible with our sweet little guy.  However, he still needed to be watched for 2 hours each afternoon.

It was sooooo hard to leave him, but I had 2 different friends that volunteered for the job!  One did it for the first few months, and then when she wasn’t able to anymore the next one took over.  I paid them for 2 hours each day, and I loved that I knew my baby was being doted on by my sweet friends!  It worked out great for them too, because it was a nice little side hustle to make extra cash from home!  So if you’ve got friends, family, or neighbors that you think might need help with their kids, just let them know you’re available!

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#5: House Sit… and Water Plants

Retirees love to travel… and that means they likely need someone to keep an eye on their home and beautiful gardens while they’re away.

You can find potential clients by connecting with groups of retirees either at church, your local community center, or online.

#6: Watch Vacant Homes for Snowbirds!

If you live in Florida, Arizona or another state with a large number of Snowbirds, watching empty second homes during the off season is a smart way to make some extra money.  Watching a home can be as simple as stopping by weekly and:

• Flushing Toilets
• Running Faucets
• Cleaning Pools
• Checking Mail
• Spraying Weeds
• Sweeping The Porch
• Managing Minor Repairs

#7: Become a Handyman and Earn Income Completing Simple Repairs!

Team up with your hubby and start a fix-it/handyman business completing simple repairs.

You can advertise your services on a bulletin board at your local coffee shop, church, or community center.  I’ve even seen community bulletin boards available at my local Starbucks and Tractor Supply.

#8: Declutter your House and Hold a Garage Sale

We’ve all got clutter around the house, so we might as well make some money off of it, right?  Hosting a garage sale at least once per year is the perfect way to clear out that clutter while stashing away some extra cash!  I can’t even tell you how many garage sales I’ve had over the years, and ending up with a clean house and a wad of cash is always a nice feeling!

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#9: Sell your Extra Stuff on Etsy!

Have you been on Etsy lately?  It has become very popular for buying and selling specialty items.  Especially items that are custom or homemade.

Specifically, Etsy is a great place to sell your antiques, and vintage and handmade items.  Etsy is a convenient way for you to profit from your favorite craft!

#10: Sell your Extra Stuff on Ebay!

One easy way to earn some extra cash is to sell your gently used clothes you no longer wear.  Use my tips for How to Make Money Consigning Clothes on eBay to get started!

You can also use eBay to sell more valuable items that might get a better price online, versus if you simply tried to sell them at a garage sale.

#11: Make Money Helping Others get Organized

This could be done by helping others organize their home office, kitchen cupboards, bedroom closets, garage or anything else they might need help organizing.  You can even look for work as a virtual office assistant.

Use your passion for organizing to help others who would much rather pay you than do it themselves.

#12: Get Paid for Delivering Groceries

If you love to shop, why not get paid for shopping, right?

Work with a service Instacart to get paid to grocery shop and deliver groceries.  It’s such a simple way to make extra money in your free time!

#13: Grow Produce and Sell at your Local Farmer’s Market

If you have a bountiful garden each year, why not make some extra cash selling some of your beautiful produce?

You can find a list of local farmers market in your area by searching online or by searching LocalFarmMarkets.org.

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#14: Sell your Crafts or Woodwork at a local Craft Fair or Farmer’s Market

A craft fair and farmers market can also be a great venue for selling your crafts and other homemade items.

Selling items you craft is also a smart way to help pay for your favorite hobbies.  It can even help you earn the funds you need to buy new crafting supplies and tools.  Like that new sewing machine you’ve had your eye one!

To sign up to sell items at your local farmers market or craft fair, look for a place to signup on their website.  If this is not available, you can also visit the farmers market and request to speak with the market manager directly.

#15: Rent Space at your Local Antique Store and Sell Items you’ve Found at Estate Sales

A local antique store or Etsy store front can be an excellent way to make some extra income on the side.  Especially if you have access to a large number of antiques, and the ability to acquire additional inventory.

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#16: Rent out an Extra Room In Your Home!

My Aunt has rented out a spare room in her home for years, and it has been such a great way for her to earn extra money!  Whether she has rented to college students or friends, it has been an ongoing steady income she has come to love!

If you have a car that is not frequently used, you can also consider renting it out through a website like Turo.com.

#17: Tutor Students!

If you have experience teaching, a side hustle tutoring students can be a great way to earn some extra cash during the week.  You can take on as few or as many students as you like.  All depending on how much you want to work.

In addition to earning money, you’ll get the added satisfaction of helping others!

#18: Take Care of Animals!  {Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, etc}

Become a pet sitter or dog walker!  Offering pet sitting and dog walking in your community is a great way to make some extra cash.  The best part… you can earn up to $1,000 a month!

Another great way to earn extra money from home is by helping out with people’s pets!  This can include walking a Dog each day while they’re at work, or taking care of their pets while they’re gone on vacation {feeding the Backyard Chickens, feeding the cats, taking care of the Dogs, etc}  Taking care of pets is a great way to earn extra money!

Let your friends, family, and neighbors know you’re available.  Then ask them to help get the word out with people they know that might be interested.  You may even want to create business cards or flyers and ask if you can post them at your local coffee shop.  I’ve even seen lots of pet sitter’s cards and flyers posted on the bulletin board at my local Tractor Supply store.  It’s such a simple way to get the word out!

#19: Become a Paid Camp Host!

Do you have the itch to travel, but only have limited funds available?  Being a camp host can dramatically reduce the cost of your time away from home.  You can usually park your motorhome or trailer rent free.  All in exchange for completing a few simple tasks around the campground each day.

Just think of camp hosting as bartering your time in exchange for not paying the daily camping fees.

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#20: Start Your Own Blog!

Finally, one of the best ways to make extra money during retirement is to start your own blog!  You’ll have the opportunity to share your ideas and tips with others, all while making a nice income on the side.  Plus, you can set your own hours and work as little or as much as you’d like!

Check out my top tips and step-by-step instructions to start your own blog here…

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So do you have some more ideas on how to earn extra income during retirement?  

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