27 Jobs For Women Over 50 When Money Is Tight

Welcome to a transformative journey for women over 50! In this video, we unveil 27 incredible side hustles that offer financial relief and empower you to take control of your financial destiny.

Life doesn't stop at 50; it's a time for reinvention and new beginnings. Whether you're looking to supplement your low income, explore your passions, or simply gain financial independence (by getting out of debt or wanting to retire), we've curated a diverse list of side hustles tailored to the unique strengths and experiences of women over 50.

From flexible online opportunities that harness your skills to creative ventures that ignite your passion, this video is a roadmap to financial resilience to add to the frugal living habits you've created. Discover how you can turn your hobbies, talents, and expertise into a source of income and budget your way to wealth without sacrificing your well-deserved work-life balance.

✨ Looking for ways to get started with your new ideas? Wondering how to get the word out on your new money making idea?
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO ON HOW TO START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE:

* 📚 Apps to resell books on Amazon:
Amazon Seller App, Scout IQ, Profit Bandit, Keepa

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[DiamondStarK]

My aunt was 38 when she became divorced with three teenagers and went to college to become a kindergarten teacher. She had a mortgage to pay on her home also. These side gigs helped her to reach her goals:
She sold Avon products, did sewing alterations, Spanish tutoring, and worked part-time in a department store. She turned 80 this month and still lives in her beautiful home that she worked so hard for.

[mekon]

I have a friend who cleans 10 houses a week for elderly. She charges a 1st time cleaning fee of $300 then $60/week after that. She does 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon - 5 days per week. If she has something personal to do, she can easily rework her schedule and/or do things between clients. She will occasionally take on a couple of extra clients, but she has had the same 10 base-line clients for years. She likes to keep it generally to 2-a-day because her clients are elderly and she often will spend some extra time 'visiting' with them.

[meowmix]

It is refreshing to come across a video that isn't full of scam side hustles.

[hopesouthstar]

Do you like:
1 teaching a class/craft..
2 character acting...
3 gardening...
4 sewing...
5 cooking...
6 cleaning...
7 caring for children...
8 pet sitting...
9 baking...
10 doing laundry...
11 altering clothing...
12 selling crafts...
13 guiding tourists...
14 special events work...
15 selling books...
16 running erands....
17 teaching English..
18 assisting virtual...
19 book-keeping....
20 selling plasma?
21 instacart?
22 organizing...
23 elder helping/ talking...
24 special needs....
25 traditional cookies...
26 writing a book...
27 hosting a student..
, and have you the skill?

[lavenderclothesline]

Im 63 years old and sell full time on eBay fully supporting myself for the last 12 years… 4 years ago I started a YouTube channel teaching others what to sell on eBay to make extra income and I now have a second full time income which I put into savings…I say find what you are passionate about and go out and what’s yours! 😁💜 Lavender Clothesline

[AngryBitterWidowontheEdge]

YOU are a God send! I am newly widowed and 55 years old in a small town, now. I'm slowly trying to work on puling myself out of my depression. I already had a business, which I had put on the back burner for 6 months, now. I've been actually looking to participate in the seasonal street fairs in my community and now have built up enough courage and a little energy to start my book last night Thank you for the links to boost whatever confidence I am on, now.🙏💖

[BariciaMedia]

My grandmother was an "elderly companion" until she was 91 (when she started to forget things). She loved it and equally loved people's reactions when she said "My job is to take old ladies shopping" when all of them were younger than she was.

[diymom]

A few to add;
1. power washing patios
2. Christmas shopping and wrapping
3. Christmas decorating

[sue]

We need to start hiring each other instead of corps.

[marielairadypadron]

The complicated thing is not what job to do, the difficult thing is how to get someone to buy your service

[kenyonbissett]

If you choose to babysit/childcare, don’t feel obligated to care for children that don’t listen or misbehave. After they pay you, you can politely say to parents, “I am not able to care for children who will not listen and follow your rules.” If the parents want a sitter they will resolve the issue. If not you are better off helping other families out. Do not allow yourself to be mistreated. If parents don’t back you then, it could result in problems for you.

[terrayfic]

I charge $20 per trip to take elderly people to run errands. Their adult children are extremely grateful and it's good for them to have someone to talk with. Most are to hair appointments or a grocery run. Thy are usually healthy but cannot drive.

[sandaraspooner]

Hello. I am a foster grandma in the school system. We earn a stipend of $4.00 an hour. This does not count towards any benefits such as food stamps or heating assistance. It is an income based program under the Senior Corps. We read to children, help with other studies such as ABC's. Most Grandmas or Grandpas volunteer in the lower grades. I have been a Grandma for 21 years from 1st grade to 4th grade. Kids are amazing and come out with some funny things. The minimum hours are 15 a week up to the whole school week. You get vacation hours and sick time. We are not expected to go in in bad weather or if under the weather. It is an excellent program both for the children and the volunteers.😊😊😊😊

[gloriagehring]

Things I used to do for my family for free, I do for 20.00 an hour now. Things are tight as a 70 year old on SSI.

[chrisbgifford]

going to the doctor with elderly to take notes or advocate for the elderly. I was amazed at how doctors talk to the elderly and do not take them seriously. To have an advocate or someone to make notes at a dr visit for the patients adult children when there is a scheduling conflict is so rewarding and helpful. I have no idea how to charge for this service.

[deericcio]

I’ve side hustled before it was called it, I sold Avon, babysat kids, did Calligraphy ( this was way b4 computers) I made dried flower crafts, I owned a flower shop, I did gardening, watched properties for folks away, I cleaned houses, RVs, travel trailers, windows, and dog sat, phew ! Several of those things at the same time … my whole career was self employed, I once flew with an elderly lady cross country cause her family needed to have her near them, .. I got paid to fly first class, I got money for gas and to leave my car at the airport, a day in a place I’d never seen, money for good meals, and more $, I’d do that again and again

[amg]

Besides the idea for organizing, 2 additional tips are:
1) help people pack up their stuff for moving/downsizing
2) help people *unpack* after a move, and if possible, hang up their decorative things on the walls of their new home

[NannyTrish]

I interview next week for a job with my current employer which pays $10K more than I’m earning. The job involves use of Microsoft Excel, which I taught myself by watching free YouTube videos.

[Wisdomseeker_]

My great aunt went through a divorce right after she got out of the air force, 2 children, no help @ 40 yrs old. She went back to school, became a lawyer (a good lawyer) she practiced into her 80s, she retired a yr before the cancer diagnosis, she was amazingly tough, but kind, even through cancer. Miss her!

[Rockme]

Since we live in a lawsuit happy society we have to consider having insurance for side gigs. If your making food that people consume, they can probably sue you for an allergic reaction. Same goes for bath and body products you make. I make candles and soap and just bought an insurance policy to protect myself. You never know how someone will react when faced with a tragedy.