Live for (almost) free in National Parks. Get paid, too
Retirement has turned out to be surprisingly more expensive than most people realize. Expenses keep rising while fixed incomes don’t keep up. That’s why more …
Blue Collar Job– Here I Come!
Yesterday I read a post online by a man whose part-time work as a copywriter was erased by A.I. (Artificial Intelligence). I hear ya! My …
Merlin app helps you i.d. birds — free
Yes, I do Steps, but long before Steps came along walking was more than my go-to everyday exercise. I loved walkiing and wandering around the …
It’s a good dog’s world
Dogs can surprise you and create very good things in your life. If you already own a dog you may know the benefits of dogs …
How to Sell Your Stuff Today
Face it. Our adult children do not want our stuff. And the grandkids? They don’t either. Ask them. Although one potential heir may want one …
How to become a Master Gardener
There are many ways to pursue your love of gardening besides getting your hands in the dirt. One of the best known is the Master …
Become a Beta reader. Get free books.
If you love books and would enjoy reading them before they are available to the general public you will, no doubt, have a great time …
Entertain at children’s birthday parties
Quite honestly, only a few retirees go into the party entertainment business unless they have been involved in entertainment before retirement–for example, in a local …
Sewing, crocheting and knitting for kids, pets
Here are two true stories about women who turned their needle hobbies into extra spending money for retirement. Sewing for Children Liz was for decades …
Reselling tools, sports equipment, coins for cash
Reselling is a popular self-employment option for retired women and men. So often they start by selling off old stuff from around their homes at …