Best gigs for seniors to make extra cash without a 9 to 5 job

You may need or want to make some extra money after you’ve retired, but it can be tough to find full-time, in-person work after being away from the employment scene for a while. Not only are jobs hard to come by, but competition is stiff.

Luckily, if you’re a senior looking for part-time or full-time employment, you don’t need to worry about finding an office job. There are plenty of available online jobs — from virtual assistants to online tutors — that will allow you to earn some extra cash from the comfort of your home.

Let’s look at the best online jobs for seniors, accommodating part- or full-time schedules and fitting a wide range of skills and expertise. This tip is brought to you by our sponsor, LinkedIn.

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Bookkeeper

Do you have a computer, internet access, and a penchant for billing and accounts receivable and payable? In that case, try out a bookkeeping job.

Bookkeeper duties often include keeping track of financial documents, preparing cash flow statements, performing bank reconciliations, and other finance-related tasks. Plenty of part-time and full-time bookkeeping positions are available, and you may even be able to work from home.

Average pay: $18 to $23 per hour

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