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Introduction: Why Remote Work is Perfect for Retirees
Retirement used to mean slowing down. Today, it often means shifting gears.
More and more retirees are choosing to work—not because they have to, but because they want to stay active, supplement their income, and find purpose in new ways. Thank...
Why Retirees Must Be Extra Cautious with Remote Job Offers
The remote work boom has opened up exciting new possibilities for retirees looking to earn extra income from home. But with opportunity comes risk, and unfortunately, scammers know it. Retirees are now one of the top targets for fake job of...
Your Retirement Workspace Should Work for You
Whether freelancing, consulting, or just dipping your toes into part-time remote work, your home office can do more than hold a laptop—it can support your focus, reduce strain, and make working from home enjoyable.
After age 55, comfort and simplicity ...
Why Virtual Assistant Jobs Are Perfect for Retirees
If you’re organized, reliable, and reasonably comfortable using email or a calendar app, you might already have what it takes to become a virtual assistant (VA). These roles are growing fast, require little to no physical labor, and don’t demand a...
Why Freelancing is Perfect for Retirees
Freelancing after retirement is more than just a side hustle—it’s an innovative, flexible way to stay active, earn extra income, and put your life skills to good use. You’re not punching a clock anymore, and that’s the beauty of it: you get to choose what you...
The Remote Work Boom Includes You
Remote jobs aren’t just for 20-somethings in startups or digital nomads working from beachside cafés. In 2025, retirees and near-retirees are becoming one of the fastest-growing groups entering the remote workforce, and for good reason.
Many 55+ professionals are ...
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✍️ About the Author
Curt Roese is a CPA, entrepreneur, real estate broker, and a graduate student in entrepreneurship at the University of Florida. With over 40 years of experience in finance, small business, and real estate, Curt understands the challenges and opportunities that come with embarking on a new chapter after retirement.
He founded Retirepreneur to help others navigate this transition, offering straightforward tools, honest advice, and practical strategies for launching second-act businesses.
His mission is to empower retirees to live a vibrant, fulfilling, financially secure future!
