Everybody wants something, it doesn’t really matter what, but how long do you think your parents will pay for everything on their own? If your parents have already stopped, then you need to learn how to make your own money. Most of the time kids try to fish some money out of their parents, but I’m going to tell you how to make REAL CASH without doing a simple chore or trying to get money from your parents because that privilege is probably coming to an end. So, if you want money NOW* then you might want to keep reading.

*Sadly, reading the word “NOW” will not make money fall from the sky.

Sell Your Old Stuff

Most People have a lot of stuff they’ve been hoarding around their houses for years. But for teens and kids, there is probably a good chance that in a few months tops you might realize that some of your old stuff is in your little siblings’ room. Trust me, I know from experience. But, wouldn’t you rather look all responsible and make some quick cash by selling it? Some places you can sell old stuff include eBay and Amazon, but there are a lot of social media sites as well. What is important is to tell a parent before selling away all your stuff or getting on Social Media. The best part is that it just takes a look under the bed or you could wait for that old blue baby shirt to turn up somewhere… 

Tutoring

If you seem to be a bright student and are willing to teach, tutoring is a great way to start getting some extra money. The same applies to simple hobbies, life skills, and sports if you are someone that exceeds on the topic. Even if you aren’t comfortable tutoring or teaching other students your age, trying with little kids is just as good. Especially since younger people often need help with the necessary beginning skills such as reading and math. 

Odd Jobs

Odd Jobs are small jobs designed so that you can easily do simple tasks for friends, family, and neighbors. It includes activities such as mowing the lawn and watering plants/taking care of a garden. It is a great job if you need a job that usually avoids complex schedules and jobs in addition to the fact that it allows you to make some cash easily.

Pet Walker + Pet Sitter

People are always going on vacations and trips and might take a willing teenager to take care of any pets that are left at home. Taking care of pets includes mostly easy tasks that occasionally include only a walk or feeding depending on the pet and owner’s preference.

Car Washing

This age-old task is still around for money-making. Although more and more car-washing stations are popping up, they are skyrocketing in price. If you only charge a couple bucks for a clean, you’re likely to get some customers. Just remember to use any products correctly and safely including asking customers to park in a grassy area to reduce the amount of chemicals being poured into our sewers.

Fiverr + Other Online Websites

Fiverr is an online site where citizens can advertise services for customers to hire. This is a good way to get potential buyers to see you and do online jobs like article proofreading and digital art. However it is important that students know which apps to use and how to use them safely before entering any online platform. 

Seasonal Work

Local farms and organizations often have some job opportunities during the market seasons for students. If you’d like to help with produce picking and care, working a register, and decorating or interacting with organizations you may be interested in picking a seasonal related job.

Local Sports + Organization Opportunities

Parents and staff usually pay a lot of money for teens to do local sport training or teaching and being a referee. The same with organizational projects too. Paying jobs even include being a caddy for golfing or a LifeGuard. It is definitely worth it to try if you are from the ages 13-15 especially with older trainers and refs becoming harder to find in local facilities.  

House Cleaning + Organization

When people have a messy house or apartment but can’t find the time to do something about it, it is often found that they hire teenagers to organize and/or clean their whole houses or a few rooms. If you're willing to clean, it is easy and doesn’t have to take long depending on the house and the scope of the job.

Baby Sitting

Baby sitting is also a great job for after school, weekends, and the summer.  Almost every parent needs a babysitter so that they can get out of the house without their kids. It is a great opportunity to get money if you have a few hours open on the calendar. In fact, the local State College YMCA often gives babysitting certification training from ages 11-16 for a small fee! It’s especially important to get this training to know what to do in an emergency, how to do CPR, and other important things to remember when babysitting.  

Citations: 

TalkingParents.com - “Ways Kids Can Make Money During the School Year”

GoHenry.com - “How To Make Money As A 13 Year-Old”