Supplementing Your Retirement Income with Blogging
The current economic climate has suddenly created cash flow problems for retirees and those nearing retirement that was totally unexpected. Most retirement plans like IRA’s and 401K’s have seen drastic reductions in their values.
Watch the news and you’ll hear them talk about how their 401K is now a 104K. Not a joking matter for those on a fixed income. Part time work could be an answer for some but in some areas there aren’t any jobs available.
Add in the companies that have failed over the last few years leaving people scrambling to replace income expected from pensions and more and more seniors are looking for extra income.
Here in PA when Bethlehem Steel went belly up their were numerous retirees that suddenly had lost not only the pension payments but also the medical insurance that was supplied.
Because of the need for extra income more and more are looking to the internet for a way to generate some extra income. Blogging can be a perfect way for seniors to do just that.
You Can Make Extra Money Blogging!
Look, I know this may sound too good to be true. I’m glad you’re being cautious because there are far too many people out there who are offering worthless gimmicks and scams.
Blogging is a perfect fit for seniors because anyone that can write can blog with today’s software. Seniors have a whole life of experience to draw on and in this information age that experience can be quite a valuable asset. Find the right area or niche and you can build up a loyal following of people that want to read what you write.
Generate readers and advertisers will pay to advertise on your blog allowing you to generate extra income doing something that can be done from home and takes advantage of your current life experience.
For more information on how easy it can be and a step by step plan to do just this check out Blogging For Seniors.
Mike Paetzold
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Great post Mike!
More and more seniors are turning to the internet and getting suckered in the scams that are rampant online.
There is a definite need for them to learn the right way. And ways to start with the less cost as possible. It’s just a matter of getting them to the right information.
Shelby
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I also think if you can just get people by the idea that this is not a sham they will learn quite a bit. It is good that someone like yourself is willing to show not only seniors but everyone that blogging can be a good thing. Keep it up.
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Mike,
Blogging for Seniors is an excellent resource.
It shows all the ways to get an extra income out if blogging.
If course effort is needed, a good plan is needed. But when you follow the tips in the book snd make the effort the income will follow.
Wondering if there will be sequence coming up….
Fred
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Blogging is something that more and more internet users and getting involved with. Blogs are everywhere. Many do not optimize their blog to make money with it. Mike’s book will tell you how to do that.
The beauty of Blogging For Seniors is that the techniques presented can be used by anyone – senior or not.
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Your are very right, blogging can be done by just about anyone. It will take some time to get going and use to it, but with more and more blog posts (even just a few a week), anyone can become a great writer and blogger.
Blogging is a great idea in this economic time, for seniors or anyone who may have lost their job.
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You know Mike, there is another aspect to this too. Not only can retirees make a few extra dollars online, but I think, more importantly, it can help keep one’s mind active and interested in what’s going on in niches you enjoy.
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You’ve hit on a number of reasons for people to start blogging, Mike – and your Blogging For Seniors guide is a perfect place to start, regardless of the readers’ ages or experience level. Recommended it without hesitation to our online family this weekend – it’s a must-read for new bloggers and the perfect review/checklist for experienced bloggers!
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Great tip Mike,
Blogging is one of those tools that you can start for absolutely no cost whatsoever with some of the free blogging platforms available. While this may not be the best long term solution it may be the best way for someone who has just lost their income or pension to get started.
This is also a great way for someone with little or no experience with internet marketing or even with computers, for that matter, to get started creating an income on the internet.
Granted it will take time and a lot of work, but the returns can be amazing if done right, and this resource should keep people on track.
This resource that you have here looks like a fantastic resource even for those who might not be seniors.
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Wow Mike. You have hit a hot topic here.
I think your product will do well, not only for seniors, but for anyone who is trying to find a way to monetize their time online.
Great info.
Ron
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Blogging is an excellent way to share the accumulated wisdom of a lifetime. And while your kids might not always hear and appreciate it, the odds are somebody else’s will. It also is a good way to recapture lost moments from your past and in the process stimulate new ideas, and in so doing keep those dendrites snapping.
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