Lucrative Retirement Hobbies

Hobbies are one of life’s great pleasures.  Even better is when you can make a few extra dollars by enjoying a hobby you love. The great news is that there are many lucrative retirement hobbies and just about any pastime can be turned into a money maker and the power of the internet.  We know of quite a few examples of people who, much to their surprise, started earning extra money from an activity they were going to do anyway.  If you start looking around it’s very likely that you’ll come across a few of them yourself.

We know of two people who started to make jewelry as a hobby.  They liked the fine metal work and the creative part of the process.  After practicing for about a year and working with someone who gave them some advice, they took their creations to a flea market and sold out in a couple of hours.  That got them inspired and they started to sharpen their skills ever further by scouring the internet for people who gave demonstrations and mini courses on certain techniques.  The next step was eBay and they’re very pleased with the amount of business that comes their way.  Technology has given the small business owner and the individual artisan an incredible opportunity by opening up the entire world to what they have to offer.  This is an incredible time that we live in and, although we here about the negative parts of the internet, we shouldn’t forget the opportunity it has created.

There are now many activities that can become lucrative retirement hobbies.  Frustrated artists who couldn’t devote time to their craft when they worked renewed their interests in a craft when they retired and rediscovered their passion.  One of our favorite artists, Fred Swan, was a math teacher and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.  From what we’ve been told, he didn’t become a full-time artist until he retired and it’s no wonder because some of his paintings take over 500 hours to complete.  He does beautiful work.  And, while not everyone has as much talent as Mr. Swan, you may have enough desire to learn how to create your own masterpiece on canvas.  The thing to remember about a hobby is that it’s the amount of enjoyment you get from the activity and not how much money you can make.  That being said, there is no reason you can’t make money from something you enjoy doing.  There are many lucrative retirement hobbies and, sometimes, your interest in just one topic can be turned into a steady income stream.

There are many Lucrative Retirement Hobbies
if you take the time to look around

If you have a hobby or an interest that keeps you occupied and entertained, I encourage you to take the time to see what you can find on the internet about whatever topic it is that fascinates you.  You might be surprised to find that there are people who have that same interest and have turned that “devotion to a cause” into a lucrative income.  There’s no reason you can’t do the same thing.  You may be involved in one of those lucrative retirement hobbies and not even know it.  If you love dogs or cats, you’ll be shocked at how many different money-making possibilities there are that will let you indulge your love for the furry friend in your life.

But almost any hobby or interest can be turned into a website that can generate an income, and you would be very surprised at how many seniors are doing exactly that.  You’ll see many lucrative retirement hobbies by exploring the different websites that come up in any search on your area of interest.  Keep in mind that, if you like to write like I do, the possibility of creating an income goes up astronomically because, as they say, content is king.  There are great resources that will guide you in a writing career.  From writing a novel, short story, poetry or travel articles, there is money to be made and the market for your talents is immense.  Every advertisement has to be written by someone and, if you’re good at it, the copy writing fees can be very lucrative.

Photography is another one of those lucrative retirement hobbies that many people just don’t think about.  Everyone is a photographer these days because of the amazing capabilities of our cell phones and, if you’re in the right place at the right time, or have a talent for framing a subject, the possibility of making money from something you might do anyway is a definite possibility.  The important thing to keep in mind is that, if a little extra money is something that sounds attractive, don’t overlook the possibility that something you really like to do can be turned into a steady income stream.  It’s really a win-win situation when you think about it.  And almost any interest or hobby can be turned into a way to make some money.  There are lucrative retirement hobbies all around us if we look for them.  It’s time to get started.  It’s time to Enjoy Retired Life!

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