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This 79-Year-Old Retiree's Side Hustle Earns $4,000 a Month: 'I Work as Much or as Little as I Desire' Dan Weiss saw an article about a side hustle in the local newspaper — then decided to try it himself.

By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas

Key Takeaways

  • Dan Weiss managed residential mortgage branches at a major bank before his retirement.
  • Now, he uses another skill set to grow his side hustle and keep word-of-mouth referrals coming.

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Dan Weiss, a 79-year-old retiree based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He started his flexible side hustle after reading about it in the newspaper, and now he makes up to $4,000 a month. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Image Credit: Courtesy of Dan Weiss

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