13 Best Side Hustles for Men Over 50

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A side hustle doesn’t have to be awe-inspiring or even your favorite thing to do. Instead it just needs to be way to stack up some extra cash for your retirement nest egg or other financial goals you may have.

If you’re a man over 50 who wants to bring in some extra money with a side hustle, you’re in the right place for ideas. From tutoring to handyman services, here are 13 ways to add a new income stream.

1. Tutoring 

You’ve likely accumulated many years of expertise and knowledge in a specific field where others need assistance. You can become a tutor or consultant to those seeking your advice. 

You can find tutoring gigs on platforms like VarsityTutors or SimplyHired based on the type of work you want to be involved in. The pay rate will depend on the type of topic that you can offer tutoring services on. 

2. Car Rental Service 

You can rent out your vehicle on a platform like Turo, where you’re connected with users who want to use your vehicle. You may as well have your vehicle bring in some money instead of sitting on the driveway. 

3. Car Detailing Service

You can start a car detailing service if you understand basic car care and can make the setup work for you. 

4. Self-Publishing Books

If you have expertise that you can share, self-publish books on Amazon Kindle. The goal is to conduct your market research to ensure that you’re writing about a topic that people are interested in reading about. You can even publish these books on platforms like Etsy or Gumroad for different audiences. 

5. Start a YouTube Channel

If you have a topic that you’re passionate about, create a YouTube channel. You could grow this into a business if you publish compelling content based on your keyword research. 

6. Dog Walking

If you enjoy spending time with dogs, you can make some extra money by walking dogs or pet sitting. You can host someone’s pet at your place or house-sit to bring in some extra money. The money you earn will depend on how much time you can devote to walks. 

7. Delivery Services

If you want to exercise, you can deliver food in your town on your bike. You can test out options like Uber Eats and DoorDash to see what’s more profitable where you live. 

8. Writing Content

If you enjoy writing, there’s always demand for content in the form of articles, social media marketing and copywriting. You can search freelance job boards like Upwork or ProBlogger to find gigs that pay you for your writing. 

9.. Start a Walking Tour

If you know about your community’s history or where to find the best food in town for those seeking a specific cuisine, you can offer a walking tour. Promote your tour on social media and get paid to do something you’re passionate about.

10. Paid Research

Companies will compensate you for giving your feedback on future products and upcoming releases. User Interviews is a popular example of one platform that connects researchers and participants. 

11. Rent Out Space In Your Home

If you have an extra room or any space in your home, you can try listing it on Airbnb to see the opportunities. That basement or spare bedroom can be turned into a side gig income stream to help cover the bills. If you live in an area with a high volume of tourists, you can bring in a decent amount on the weekends. 

12. Rent Out Your Storage Space 

If you don’t want to host guests in your room, you can offer storage options in your community. With Neighbor, you can connect with people in your community looking for storage. Your empty garage could go from holding clutter to bringing in an extra income stream.

13. Offer Handyman Services

If you have any handyman skills, you can offer your services on TaskRabbit to users looking for someone to perform tasks around the house. The tasks range from general furniture assembly to helping someone move. Your pay will increase as you perform more complex tasks. 

Finding The Right Side Hustle

There you have it — plenty of income-generating opportunities. However, the trick is to focus on one source at a time to test out what could make the most sense based on your skill set. The goal is to find a side gig that brings in a decent amount of money so that you’re utilizing your limited spare time wisely. 

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