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Retirees or the elderly who are vulnerable to get the infectious and deadly COVID-19 can generate income while at home, according to a recently published article.

Elderlies are categorized as one of the most vulnerable groups that can easily catch the new coronavirus. In the recent stay-at-home policy in the U.S., they were strictly not allowed to go out. In some cases, there are some states and countries where they still do not allow those who belong in this group to go out even the policy was lifted.

In the midst of COVID-19, elderlies are not only worried about the health threat brought by the virus but the negative economic impact as well. However, there are many ways that they can earn money online even if they stay at home.

These are five ways on how to earn money online: 

1. Online Tutoring

This is one of the most common ways of how elderlies can earn income while at home. One of the sites that specialized in helping older Americans from teaching their peers on how to create a website and how to apply Social Security Number is the Getsetup.

Neil D'Souza, Getsetup CEO, said that they started to put in retired teachers six months ago and now they are earning $25 an hour. At present, there are various online classes available and guides. D'Souza also added that they will soon recommend courses based on their expertise.

2. Freelancing or Consulting

There are many retirees and elderly who don't like online tutoring but it is not a problem because can still earn income through freelancing and consulting. Most of the time, the projects here are paid based on a contract.

There are sites that allow freelancers to post specific jobs according to another report. However, it is very important to take note that they have to know the mode of payment and other options of payment. Moreover, these are the sites that elderlies can visit to post their skills for a potential job opportunity:

  • Upwork
  • Guru
  • Fiverr
  • Freelancer

3. Look for a Remote Job

We are now in a "New Normal World" which means that most of the transactions today will be done online. Retirees and elderlies can look for a job remotely like customer service representatives, transcriptionist, and virtual assistants.

It is important to remember not to entertain jobs with an upfront fee and remote jobs that are offering thousands of salaries for a small task. 

4. Rent Out a Space in Your Home

Most of you now have extra space in your home most especially if your kids have moved out already. One of the websites that help you look for a client is the Neighbor. The host or the owner is covered with $1 million insurance protection and the stored items are covered up to $25,000.

The potential income could be $1,500 to $2,000 depending on the size of the space that you are renting out.

These are just four of the many remote jobs that the elderly can utilize to generate income while at home. Don't risk your lives working outside if it is possible to work at the comfort of your zone.

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