Q&A for How to Make Money (for Teenagers)

First of all, a concrete goal like yours is a great way to start your job hunt: you know exactly how much money you need and what you want to use it for, so you don't need any extra incentive to get out there and start earning. Start by writing down your monetary goal of $181.16 and then keeping track of any money you make along the way so you can monitor your progress toward that goal. After that, start your job hunt! If you don't have any local grocery stores or shops that will hire fourteen-year olds, ask your parents and family friends if you can start a babysitting gig or odd jobs like yard work. If that doesn't work, try getting your family together to have a yard sale or a bake sale. It probably won't make all the money you need in one go, but remember that every little bit helps you on your way to the magic number! Also start collecting soda cans and turning them into recycling centers in order to collect the 10-cent per can deposit. You'll be surprised how quickly little things like this can add up!http://www.thepennyhoarder.com/collecting-cans/

Most grocery store bagging and stocking jobs are pretty easy--and fun too!--so pop into the nearest stores and ask to fill out an application. It can help to get some face-to-face time with a manager rather than just filling out an application online. If the stores in your area don't hire fourteen-year olds, try neighborhood gigs that don't require formal hiring and documentation. Babysitting, for example, can be difficult but most of the time it's also fun and a great way to get some good job experience. If that seems a little too intense for you, though, or you don't know any families with kids, ask around your neighborhood for people who need lawn work or other odd jobs done around the house. Most of these things will be pretty easy and you'll get paid in cash, which is always a good incentive to put in some extra effort!

You could try making bath bombs, which are cheap and easy crafts but sell for a bit of extra cash. Or you can make body washes. Even selling plants such as succulents could be something for you to do.

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