9 Ways to Earn Extra Money When You’re Retired

4) Babysitting

If you love spending time with kids, consider babysitting in your neighborhood. Parents often need baby-sitters during the day, but teenage baby-sitters aren’t usually able to help at this time. As a retiree, you’ll be able to baby-sit throughout the day, providing a valuable service to your neighbors. Your neighbors will also love the idea of leaving their kids with someone that they know well. Ask your neighbors and friends if they know anyone who is looking for a baby-sitter, and hang up some fliers in local shops. If you don’t have luck finding a job through word-of-mouth, check out Care.com. On this website, you’ll be able to create a profile that lists all of your experience working with kids. After you’ve made your profile, you can apply for all the local jobs that you find.