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Showing posts with label temporary. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

How to Earn After Retirement


Create a post-retirement budget, if you have not already done so. Knowing exactly how much you are spending in retirement allows you to set an earnings goal and determine how much extra money you need to bring in.
Add up all your sources of post-retirement earnings, including earnings from certificates of deposit, money market funds, stock dividends and other sources of income. Also include the monthly amount of any pensions or Social Security payments you receive. Add up your monthly income from all these sources and compare those earnings to the amount you need to live comfortably in retirement.
Seek out employment opportunities in your former field if you still have contacts at your former employer, or similar firms. You might be able to find consulting work, or part time contract positions, to help you make up any shortfall in your monthly income.
Check for temporary employment opportunities in your area. Temporary employment can be a good way for retirees to get a foot in the door at local companies, or to try out several different types of work. Many temp agencies provide temporary to permanent positions, as well as traditional temporary assignments, and some agencies even specialize in helping older workers re-enter the workforce.
Seek out ways to turn your favorite hobby into a small business. If your retirement has given you a chance to improve your golf game, perhaps you could give lessons at the local country club. If you are an accomplished photographer, you might be able to teach a photography course at the local community college. Turning what you love to do anyway into a side business is a great way to earn money in retirement and have a wonderful time doing it.
Consider selling items on eBay as a way to clean out your closet and make some extra money. Not only will you clear up some storage space, but you will also get an idea which products sell the best. Armed with that information, you can use your ample free time to scour yard sales, flea markets and rummage sales for great finds. Joining the ranks of eBay entrepreneurs can also keep you active and engaged.
Sign up for a number of freelance websites and look for projects that fit your background and interests. You spent your career gathering knowledge, and others are willing to pay you for what you know. Freelance sites can be a great way to increase your earning power and use the skills you have acquired.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

How to Make Money in High School (4 Steps)


Offer landscaping services. High school students of all ages can charge family, friends and neighbors --- solicit them directly, or post flyers on neighborhood bulletin boards --- for basic services such as mowing the lawn, trimming hedges and weeding gardens. Required equipment may vary depending on your specific tasks, but the basics, such as a lawn mower, may be available from your parents or for rent from a local nursery. The homeowner may even own his own lawn mower that you can simply use.
Apply for a temporary job during the summer, a season when many employers are willing to hire high school students. Options include serving in a restaurant or working in a coffee shop. To beat the traditional summer rush, CNN Money recommends applying for such jobs before May or June --- that's when many high school students are competing for the same positions. Instead, apply in the late spring and offer to immediately start working on weekends and at night.
Sell your old stuff. High school students can amass a mind-boggling quantity of accessories, gadgets and clothing, some of which other people may find valuable. Options include posting the items in an online auction, or placing an ad in the classifieds. For example, even old game cartridges from vintage video game systems can fetch a few dollars today.
Market your talents, such as your skill for writing or design. Many high school students can turn their interests and hobbies into paying freelance gigs, while simultaneously gaining experience that can look great on a resume. For example, a teen with a love for the English language can offer her editing skills to local businesses, restaurants and other institutions.
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