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Best gigs for seniors to make extra cash without a 9 to 5 job
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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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Clever tech hack: How to text from your PC or Mac
Texting is fast and easy until it’s not. Maybe your service is terrible, and your messages won’t go through — what a pain. Tap or click for my bright ideas to boost your cell reception.
Try audio messages when you have a long story to tell but no time for a phone call. They can be a lifesaver if your connection is bad, too. Tap or click for steps to send audio messages on iPhone and Android.
This scary malware screenshots your system to see if you're worth hacking
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It turns out that not every target is worth hacking, and cybercriminals are using a new phishing scheme to sift through information to search for a lucrative payday. Their goal, as always, is to rip you off. But if your system doesn’t appear to be cyberattack worthy, they might leave you alone.
Don't buy these 10 obsolete products
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Have any old gadgets around? Your dusty phones, boomboxes and gaming consoles can be worth a fortune. Here’s a list of items to fatten your wallet.
“New” is a relative term when it comes to tech. One product can remain on the shelves for years while another is replaced annually. The impact this has on your buying decisions can vary. Purchasing last year’s toaster oven may mean missing out on the new air fryer, but it’s not the same as getting an older smart speaker.
Why subtitles are so important nowadays
Have you noticed that lately, while watching movies or TV shows, it’s difficult to understand what’s being said? The dialogue may seem mumbled or the sound is unclear, leading you to turn on subtitles. This phenomenon isn’t by chance, and the reasons behind it are quite intricate. Professional audio editors have their reasons for making it so.
Is your iPhone speaker too quiet? The likely culprit will gross you out
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What’s dirtier — your phone or toilet? The answer probably won’t surprise you. Your gadgets get constant use, and this adds to the grime. Here are the top five dirtiest devices.
Apart from spreading germs and turning your stomach, a dirty phone can cause you to question your hearing. We’ll explain below.
Small biz tip: How to set up an authenticator to protect your work accounts
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Your business accounts have tons of private data you don’t want hackers to see. Although two-step verification (2FA) keeps hackers out, you can’t rely on texts to prove your identity. Hackers can intercept your messages.
Why you should use Google to search for your email address right now
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We’ve written a lot of articles about Google searches and online databases. Our online safety is important, and much of that comes down to regulating our searches and learning how to protect ourselves. Tap or click here for seven things to never search for on Google.
If you want live TV, cancel streaming and get an antenna
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Streaming emerged as a cheaper alternative to cable, helping to launch the cord-cutting revolution. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case as Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and other heavy hitters are raising prices. Tap or click here for a trick to save hundreds of dollars a year on your streaming bills.
5 things you should STOP paying for in 2023
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Money is tight, especially considering all you have to pay for.
You don’t get to opt out of rent, food and other bills, but you can save some money with a few clever tricks. Here are proven ways to lower your internet, streaming and cable bills.
Explaining the pickleball phenomenon
Pickleball has been called the “fastest growing sport in America” and it’s easy to see why. Throughout the pandemic, the sport moved out of retirement homes and into the mainstream. Now famous athletes like Lebron James have started their own league and millions of people are playing every day. What’s the history behind this sport and why has it become so popular?
Want a fun side job? 5 off-the-wall ways to make money online
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Want to work from home? There are countless creative things you can do to earn money. We rounded up five fun and unconventional ways to make money online.
After all, you don’t have time to research every off-the-wall job. Searching for “weird ways to make money fast” or “best ways to earn money on the side” will take a long time. If you struggle to find accurate search results, use these five Google research tips.
Small biz tip: Ways to make 2023 your best year yet
Prepare your business for the new year with these five small business resolutions for 2023. We’ll help you cut costs, gain new skills and find ways to optimize your work life. It’s time to be more strategic with your marketing goals, develop your online presence and whip your finances into shape.
How video games can make us smarter
You may have heard the old adage, “Video games will rot your brain.” While this may be true if you are continuously playing a mindless mobile game, it turns out scientists believe some aspects of video games can actually help us become more social and better problem solvers — and even help positively develop a child’s mind. But how?
5 simple, useful Google Sheets formulas everyone should know
One easy way to manage your money better is by laying everything out in a spreadsheet. You may think only businesses need them, but everyone needs to keep track of their finances. A spreadsheet is helpful because it provides a bird’s eye view of your financial situation.
Use this site to check your network for unauthorized devices
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You keep your device’s operating systems updated. You’re using internet security software. You’re pretty savvy about not falling for online scams.
Even so, malware and cybercriminals can still get through. Run this free check to see if your router has been hacked by criminals.
12 smart products to help you kick your bad habits in 2023
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A new year always brings a fresh start, and we can all use that after the last couple we’ve lived through. But things are looking up finally, and it’s time to start enjoying life again.
The stressful times we’ve gone through might have left you with a few new not-so-great habits you want to kick. Don’t worry. We can help.
Where to put your router for better speeds
If you sink a ton of money into a high-performing router, you probably expect it to function perfectly. Though, just buying a good router isn’t enough. You need to put it in the ideal spot to maximize efficiency.
Regarding routers, it’s all about location, location, location. By that, we mean you need to think about anything that could obstruct its signals.
Bake your state's most popular Christmas cookies
Google Trends data revealed that sugar cookies and peanut butter thumbprint cookies were some of the most popular American cookies in 2022.