Probably like others, I'm considering going back to work, as SS just doesn't provide an adequate income, especially with costs rising so much. I'm thinking of cars, appliances and other necessities.
Is anyone else facing and/or considering this? What options are you considering? Do you have hobbies that you can exploit?
I doubt I could get a legal job at my age, but I'm thinking of needlework, which I enjoy and is quick and easy.
Homemade items, soaps and organic food are super hot, fresh eggs sell for 7 bucks a dozen. I help a lady and she can clear 800.00 in a day.
Oh, homemade candy sell for 1.50 to 3.00 a piece and she is gone in an hour every Saturday.
Best of luck finding what fits for you.
The seniors in my area are working legal jobs.
1) Driving for Uber and Lyft.
2) Caregiving and housekeeping for their neighbors, errands.
3) Selling your 'hobbies' online through Amazon, Pay Pal, etc.
4) Process Service, serving legal papers.
or Mobile Notaries.
5) Shopping Service for seniors.
6) Making deliveries for Instacart, and the many delivery apps available.
7) Landscaping and garden advice while senior hires the labor separately.
8) Stipends paid through organizations such as NAMI, Special Needs, and
some charities.
9) Renting out rooms or homes to Air bnb.
10) And, the very popular idea is to teach or sell your expertise to others:
Dancing, yoga, e-oils, or have a blog that somehow makes money.