Learning Tech Skills In Retirement

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  The benefits to taking up tech skills during retirement are plentiful. The ability to stay connected with family and friends, for instance, is invaluable. A quick video chat to say hello to an old friend, or sharing a humorous meme with a grandchild, is an excellent way to maintain relationships. However, before you embark … Read more

How To Start A Successful Etsy Business

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  How to start a successful Etsy business? Well, a thriving Etsy operation, handmade or vintage, is part of the big yard sale of awesome things. Etsy is all about user-friendliness and community, so Etsy is a great place for an internet shopper novice to start. Etsy is the place for the small artists, the … Read more

Money Making Hobbies For Seniors

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      Many seniors like to do something that they are already passionate about and can also help to bring in extra income. Have you thought about turning a hobby that you’re interested in into a business to make some extra money? There are certain hobbies that make for profitable businesses if you are … Read more

Jobs For Retired Professionals

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      Not only is there no shortage of available jobs for retired professionals, but retirement does not signal a full withdrawal from the job market. In fact, retirees might find the job market to be a vibrant space teeming with possibilities to discover. And no, it’s not only jobs similar to the ones … Read more

Retiree Work From Home Jobs

You don’t have to leave work behind in order to stay engaged, but it can make finding work-from-home jobs for retirees significantly easier. There are actually plenty of work-from-home options for retirees that fit their expertise. Being a consultant, or offering freelance service in your area of expertise, can be one of the best retiree … Read more

How To Create A Residual Income Online

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    Residual income or passive income is an income stream that continues to be earned with little or no effort. It is revenue received on a regular basis for work you had done in the past, in contrast to earned income, which is generally a paycheck you must trade time for. There are several … Read more

What’s The Best Online Business For Seniors?

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First things first, you’ll need to ask yourself a few questions before you jump head first into starting your online business. Are you in it for the money? Or are you more interested in the challenges and fulfillment of finding a business that you really enjoy doing? Many seniors would just like to use their … Read more

Wisdom Is For The Wise

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Age comes with its good parts as well as its bad. We’ve spent enough time on earth to have accumulated a lot of knowledge and hopefully a little wisdom. While we’ve lost some of our youthful vitality, we’ve gained some experience and, more importantly, wisdom to help us view our new surroundings. Some of you … Read more

Best Way To Stop Drinking Alcohol

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It’s a very good bet that one of the first steps to reducing or quitting drinking is asking yourself “why do I drink”. Maybe you’ve fallen into the habit of a nightly drink, or maybe it’s all about belonging.  Knowing your reason for drinking can give you somewhere to start when trying to make changes. … Read more

How To Create A Successful Online Business

    It’s easy to feel daunted when you’re first starting your online business. If you’ve spent your whole career working in a traditional office, you’ve never had to deal with all of these things before. But if you’re approaching this process with a clear perspective and a willingness to learn how to incorporate different … Read more