Low-stress side hustles for retirees

Edit, humanize and fact-check AI-drafted content for businesses and creators.

Monthly est.

$600–$2,500/mo

Startup cost

$0–$50

Time to $1

2–5 days

Set up AI tools and simple automations for small businesses.

Monthly est.

$1,500–$6,000/mo

Startup cost

$0–$100

Time to $1

2–4 weeks

Drive passengers in your own car on your own hours and get paid weekly or instantly.

Monthly est.

$500–$2,000/mo

Startup cost

$0–$200

Time to $1

3-10 days

Small repairs, assembly, mounting and fixes for homeowners.

Monthly est.

$1,200–$4,000/mo

Startup cost

$100–$500

Time to $1

2–5 days

Get paid to board, sit, or walk dogs for local owners through Rover's booking platform.

Monthly est.

$300–$1,800/mo

Startup cost

$0–$100

Time to $1

3-14 days

Create templates, printables, or guides once and sell them repeatedly with no inventory.

Monthly est.

$0–$1,200/mo

Startup cost

$0–$150

Time to $1

2-8 weeks

Handle inbox, scheduling, research and admin tasks for busy business owners.

Monthly est.

$600–$2,500/mo

Startup cost

$0–$50

Time to $1

1–2 weeks

Write articles, blog posts, and web copy for businesses from anywhere, paid per project or per word.

Monthly est.

$300–$2,500/mo

Startup cost

$0–$100

Time to $1

1-4 weeks

Rewrite resumes and LinkedIn profiles for job seekers at $100-500 per client, entirely online.

Monthly est.

$250–$2,000/mo

Startup cost

$0–$100

Time to $1

1-4 weeks

Keep the books for small businesses using QuickBooks or Xero.

Monthly est.

$1,000–$4,000/mo

Startup cost

$100–$500

Time to $1

2–4 weeks

Mow, edge and clean up yards on a weekly route.

Monthly est.

$700–$3,000/mo

Startup cost

$150–$500

Time to $1

1–7 days

Get paid to deliver items along routes you already drive, from small parcels to oversized freight.

Monthly est.

$250–$1,500/mo

Startup cost

$0–$60

Time to $1

2-7 days

Earn commissions recommending products through content, email, or social media.

Monthly est.

$0–$1,500/mo

Startup cost

$0–$300

Time to $1

2-6 months

Teach math, reading, test prep or languages over video.

Monthly est.

$500–$2,500/mo

Startup cost

$0–$50

Time to $1

1–2 weeks

Package a skill you already have into a paid course that sells while you sleep.

Monthly est.

$0–$2,000/mo

Startup cost

$50–$800

Time to $1

2-4 months

Walk dogs and care for pets while owners work or travel.

Monthly est.

$500–$2,000/mo

Startup cost

$0–$100

Time to $1

2–7 days

Get paid to gather, verify, and summarize information for businesses, writers, and analysts.

Monthly est.

$300–$1,800/mo

Startup cost

$0–$60

Time to $1

1-4 weeks

Build a YouTube channel that earns from ads, sponsorships, and affiliate links over time.

Monthly est.

$0–$1,500/mo

Startup cost

$0–$600

Time to $1

4-12 months

Sell handmade, vintage, or print-on-demand products to Etsy's built-in buyer traffic.

Monthly est.

$100–$1,500/mo

Startup cost

$50–$800

Time to $1

2-8 weeks

Buy underpriced items and resell them on eBay to a global pool of buyers.

Monthly est.

$150–$1,800/mo

Startup cost

$50–$1,000

Time to $1

1-3 weeks

Record narration for ads, videos, audiobooks, and e-learning from a small home setup.

Monthly est.

$200–$1,800/mo

Startup cost

$100–$600

Time to $1

2-8 weeks

Stay in someone's home while they travel, caring for the property and often their pets.

Monthly est.

$200–$1,400/mo

Startup cost

$0–$150

Time to $1

1-4 weeks

Enter, clean, and organize data for businesses remotely with no experience required.

Monthly est.

$250–$1,200/mo

Startup cost

$0–$50

Time to $1

1-3 weeks

Notarize documents and guide borrowers through loan signings.

Monthly est.

$600–$3,000/mo

Startup cost

$150–$500

Time to $1

3–6 weeks