| The
new retirement reality: upsizing your income
Even before the
Crash of '08, many people were entering retirement with less
money than they really needed to live
comfortably.
Some solved the
problem by downsizing their lives. But who wants to scrimp, cut
corners and do without for 20+ years in retirement!
Others soon
realized that they would have to "upsize their
income" by going back to work or continue
working at their current jobs.
The goal this
website is to give retirees new ideas, solutions and
insights into making money after retiring
from a primary career.
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Retirees
live for free in U.S. National Parks
The U.S. National
Park Service welcomes retirees with open arms. Every
year it hires nature guides, historic re-enactors, trail
builders, people for information booths, computer
specialists, beach patrolers, and more. Jobs like these are
available for seniors at almost 400 locations across
the U.S. And because some Parks are currently
suffering from tight budgets, there has been an increase in
the number of job openings.
Now there is a
catch: these are volunteer jobs. You will not receive
a paycheck
for your work.
The people who hold these jobs are called
"worker-campers" because they can
park their RVs at the National Park campground at no charge.
That means much of their housing
costs are free.
Worker-campers
may be given a
volunteer's uniform to wear and be
reimbursed for specific out of pocket expenses.
They may also be
required to have a medical exam and, in some cases, go through a
security clearance before being hired.
Most of these
jobs last for only a few months during the peak tourist
season. A carefully arranged schedule, however, can
mean working year 'round at the most beautiful
locations across America--moving from Park to Park.
Be aware that you
will have a lot of competition at some of the most popular Parks. Consider
having a back-up plan when you fill in the
application. Be willing to work in a Park in the same general area of the country.
And don't be afraid to take a big risk and go somewhere you
have never heard about before. After all, it is
only for a few months time and it is going to be an
interesting experience in a beautiful environment, no matter
where you are.
An interesting
footnote: there are a number of people doing these NPS
Volunteer jobs who are living solely on Social Security.
For more
information visit this NPS
site.
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