Retirement income

Kyrsten Ohara

Editor at Harper's Tribune The Wealth Lifestyle Senior Confidential, mother of 3, married to my high school sweetheart, living my dream life in Dripping Springs, TX
Oct 13  ·  7 min read
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5 Ways for Seniors to Supplement Their Income Online
It's actually easier than you think
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We are living in the golden age of the internet, characterized by unbelievable money-making opportunities.

Today, people make money from some of the weirdest tasks in history.

We all want a share of the "online jobs" pie, but at the same time, we still want to retain our free time.

So what do we do?

As a senior citizen, with a family to fend for, medical bills, and probably a nerve-wracking mortgage, you need the extra income, more than a college student.

In this article, we discuss five simple tasks you can perform online to supplement your income.
1. Take Online Surveys
Online surveys are one of the most common ways of making money online.

You simply get paid to share your thoughts, experiences, and opinions on various topics, ranging from politics, economics, social life, gender, crime, and business.

To take such surveys, all you need is your phone or computer.

Such an activity can earn you up to $5 for simply filling a form.

To start on this venture, sign up for accounts in sites that conduct such surveys, like Mysurvey, Valued Opinions, Branded Surveys, The Opinion Panel, Survey Junkie and VIP voice among others. 
2. Sell Your Skills on Fiverr
Fiverr is currently the biggest freelance market where people sell random skill-based services, commonly referred to as gigs.

Gigs range from technical services such as graphic design, architecture and floor plans and web development to simpler tasks like proofreading and basic editing.

The charges for each gig start from $5, but you can charge higher, depending on your service and the market price.

If you possess any technical skills, you can sell them on this site and earn some extra cash.

For instance, if you are an IT practitioner by day, you can sell IT related services online as a side hustle.
3. Write an eBook
Many industries have migrated to the digital space and the publishing industry has not lagged behind.

Modern day people are reading more than ever, but they're not reading traditionally printed novels.

They're reading eBooks, blogs, and social media posts.

This will work to your advantage if you're an expert in a particular field or you simply have an interesting story to tell.

With your vast experience in life or work, you can write a short eBook and sell in on Amazon Kindle after self-publishing.

If you do not have good writing skills, you may hire a ghostwriter and pay a few dollars for a draft.

You should also invest in a good front cover and a few customer reviews in order to increase your chances of selling on Amazon.

The most amazing fact about this investment is that your earnings will be long-term, as long as your book is for sale.
4. Work as a Virtual Tutor
Are you passionate about education?

The internet has something for you.

You can work as a part-time online tutor either by selling notes or holding one-on-one sessions with students from across the world.

Sites such as Superprof and My tutor allow virtual tuition while Udemy gives you an opportunity to create digital online courses for sale.

You may revive your passion for your favorite subject by becoming a tutor or simply create a course on your field of expertise and sell it.
5. Sell Stuff Online
Shoes, bags, jewelry, make-up, home appliances, art, and electronics, are simple things that can be sold with ease.

You may not have the time to run a physical shop, but you have free access to a Facebook or Instagram account.

A lot of people use their social media pages to sell simple fast moving goods to make quick cash.

Besides social media, you can also sell on public listing sites such as eBay or Craigslist, which also allow selling of second-hand items.

All you need to do is pick something you're interested in, capture good images of the products, and post them online for sale.
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