13 Things the Government Will Pay You to Do

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10. Care for the Elderly

Pay: Varies

If you have a family member who needs a caregiver, you might be able to get paid to do it through Medicaid or the Department of Veteran Affairs. The Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services will give those in need of care an average of $2,500 per month to pay their caregiver. In additional, this will involve giving up your own career, and salary to do it, but it’s possible to receive money to care for a member of your family.

11. Farm Certain Crops

Pay: Thousands of dollars per year

Lots of farmers are subsidized by the government to grow, or not grow, certain crops. In fact, just by living on land that used to farm rice, you can collect farming subsidiaries worth thousands of dollars from the government. However, there are certain boxes you or your land needs to fit the criteria to apply for a subsidiary.

12. Save for Retirement

Pay: Tax savings, $4,000 credit for married filers through the Saver’s Credit.

There’s a retirement crisis going on among Americans. Everybody knows that they should starting saving, but many aren’t taking action. So, to motivate people, the Government is offering tax credits as an incentive to save for retirement. The Saver’s Credit allows singles to get $2,000, and married couples to get $4,000.

13. Go to Court

Pay: Federal Jurors make $40 per day

It’s time for jury duty! You can ditch work for a few days to eat a free lunch, judge others, and earn $40 per day. It’s not much money, but you can also receive money back that you spent on parking and transportation.