How can a 16 year old safely make money online, without a credit card and giving out your SS number and such?

Question

I'm 16, and am interested in making a little money on the side easily online.

Maybe filling out surveys?

But again, I'm a minor, 16,. I don't have a credit card (nor would I give out the number even if I did), and obviously don't want to give out my social security number either.

How can I make money online? Any tips?

Answer 1

Let me say this. As one that was naive about credit cards at 18, I thought it was great and I could buy what I wanted at anytime with plastic. Having a credit card is a HUGE responsibility. What you don't realize when your 18 and have your first credit card, you are going to have such a high interest rate. You need to make small purchases and pay it off completely when you get the bill to avoid the interest. Right now, since your under 18, the prepaid card will be your best bet. But if the prepaid card has a VISA or Mastercard logo on it, most retailers won't take this unless you have a photo ID.