Money Making Schemes

Nagesh answers:

Paypal.com is the safest and fastest way to donate money
and compatible with everything

another option is moneybookers.com

Nagesh answers:

You need to go to your neighbors and ask if you can:
clean thier home or garage (you can make $100 in one weekend doing this)
shoveling snow
take down Christmas lights

Use your home PC and printer and make some cute personalized stationary and package it in a super cute way – then take samples to your neighbors and parents friends and see if they would like to buy some.

Make and sell cookies/brownies to same people or at your local grocery store.

Offer to babysit some kids for Valentine’s night.

Good luck! Have fun on your Break.

Nagesh answers:

Figure out what you like to do or what you have to offer. Kids can earn money by babysitting or doing odd jobs. (ask a neighbor) Whatcha got to lose. If you show initiative then that will get you far.

Nagesh answers:

A lot of hard work. Ask your neighbors if you can do light yard work for money (mowing, trimming, weeding, etc.). Ask your parents if you could do chores around the house for extra money. See if any of your neighbors have chores you could do for money. And, if you are trustworthy and responsible enough, offer to babysit your neighbor’s kids.

Nagesh answers:

14 is tough because a lot of places won’t hire people under 16 or 18 years old. And raising $500 fast is usually a challenge at any age. I’m sure your parents would like to know where to get $500 fast too! 🙂

In addition to cutting grass, you might want to contact your neighbors to see if there are other little jobs you can do for them for money. For example, do you have neighbors who need small fix-its around the house that you can help with? You can clean up garden areas, help people clean their garages and basements, haul their trash out to the curb, walk or bathe their pets, babysit their kids, etc.

Some older people who live by you might also need help from a nice young man in things like carrying their groceries in from the car, bringing in their mail if their mail box is far down the drive, etc.

Another option is to talk with your parents and see what they can offer you. Many parents are more than happy to have you do things beyond your normal chores for extra allowance. For example, my son just agreed to vacuum not only his bedroom and living room (which are already his chores) but also the rest of the house for an additional $5 per week. I also pay him $2 per extra load of family laundry that he does. Does your dad have painting or fixing projects around the house that he hasn’t been able to get to? Maybe you can offer to do them for some extra cash and to help him out. He may even want to assist you, which would be a great opportunity to spend some time together.

Also think about getting help for what you are saving for. If you are saving the $500 to buy something you can ask your parents if they are willing to pitch in to help you out. They might, for example, offer to give you $1 for every $2 you save. This will not only cut the amount you need down but also gives you a good lesson in the value of work and saving towards a goal.

Good luck!