The freelance market is heating up. During the first quarter of 2021, the Freelancer.com platform posted over a half million jobs. And during the same period, FlexJobs.com reported a 10%+ jump in postings for freelancers in a variety of career categories.

It’s a trend that’s unlikely to cool anytime soon and suggests a number of work opportunities for people over 50.

“Companies worry that the economy won’t remain strong enough to add permanent positions,” says Kathy Kristof, founder of SideHusl.com. “But the freelance market gives companies the ability to enlist niche experts to solve relatively infrequent problems on demand.” 

So, if you’re thinking about freelancing to generate income until the job market stabilizes or to pick up some extra money in retirement, now’s a good time to test the market.

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