Latvian pensioners can top up their income with light side work

Many people in Latvia find that their pension does not cover all everyday expenses, so the question of additional income is becoming more pressing. The newspaper Latvijas Avīze addresses this, looking at ways for people of retirement age to earn money without great effort. The article is tagged with inflation, income, pensions and shared work.

Options mentioned

The publication notes that retirement does not mean giving up the chance to earn. It names these simple ways:

• helping neighbours;
• looking after children;
• selling produce one has grown oneself;
• finding a part-time job.

The headline promises six options, but only these four are listed in the available part of the article.

Choosing what fits

According to the article, a small job of a few hours a week will suit one person, skills built up over the years will be useful for another, and someone else can earn from a hobby. Starting to earn does not always require large investments or a full-time job.

The most important thing, the outlet stresses, is to choose an activity that matches a person's health, daily rhythm and wishes. The available text does not give specific income amounts or conditions.