what are some good ways to make money? I am saving for a laptop..?

Question

I am saving for a Macbook which is $1,250. I have $750. I babysit already, but only once a week. What are some good ways to make money? (nothing too big)

Please help, respond accordingly.

Answer 1

with school and your homework - chores around the house and babysitting once week - you are doing enough -- maybe ask you folks for a loan of th difference bu if they do == remember you have to pay them back == it is a loan not a gift!!!

Answer 2

You can get a laptop now cheap (under $500) ..just put down a small amount like $100 and finance the rest at like Best Buy as long as you pay it off in like six months you won't incur interest. If you are careful with it (not dropping it or spilling anything in it)you shouldn't need the extra warranty because they charge you like an extra $300 for that. You should get a manufacturers warranty for a year.

Answer 3

Bribe your parents. haha, tell them you'll do chores, if they can help you save for your pc by giving you some money in exchange.
And instead of buying that pack of gum, stick the money back in your pocket. Or something. Don't waste it on little things you know?
Good luck! :)

Answer 4

Don't waste your time with all those online opportunities. Either they want money up front or they are collecting personal information.

You could try mowing lawns (I harp on mowing cause I STILL can't find a neighborhood teen to mow my small yard), rake leaves, walk dogs, wash cars. wash windows ...

Answer 5

Reiky and massages or online: I found interesting information about your answer here. http://all-make-money-online.blogspot.com/2007/08/make-money-with-auctions.html

Answer 6

sell old stuff on ebay or have a garage sale

Answer 7

http://www.squidoo.com/make-real-money/
this is not a scam teaches you the basics on how to make a business

Answer 8

Sell stuff on ebay

Answer 9

Do any online part time job

Answer 10

I admire your ambition. You are commended for your “go get ‘em” spirit.
This is a general list I send to just about every young person wanting/needing some extra money. If you are doing any of these, you’re that much ahead of the game, aren’t you? NO ONE is going to walk up to yo and ask you. YOU MUST get out there and ask others. Most of them will tell you, No". Don't get mad or give-up. Just keep on asking. Keep on going.
ALWAYS LET AN ADULT YOU KNOW, KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
1] Doing errands for those folks who aren’t able to quite do things for themselves. Going to the store, getting something from a neighbor, etc.
2] Doing chores for your neighbors. Sweeping floors, doing light cleaning, dusting, etc.
3] Cutting grass.
4] Raking leaves.
5] Shoveling snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, driveways, carports, etc.
6] Cleaning up yards.
7] WITHOUT expecting any money or “pay” from parent[s], relative[s] or guardian[s], doing chores around home or their business.
Honestly, YOU DO NOT ASK, “How much are you going to pay me?” OR YOU DO NOT ASK, “How much am I getting paid?” OR YOU DO NOT ASK, “How much?”
Why? Simply because you live there and that wonderful person is giving you a home, clothes to wear, food to eat, giving you the opportunity to use a computer to ask your question and other things, isn’t she?
Why? Simply because you live there and that wonderful person is giving you a home, clothes to wear, food to eat, giving you the opportunity to use a computer and ask your question and other things, isn’t he?
Why? Simply because you live there and those wonderful people are giving you a home, clothes to wear, food to eat, giving you the opportunity to use a computer and ask your question and other things, aren’t he?
8] Collecting old newspapers and recycling them. Before doing this, you better check with an adult about this.
9] If your area wants a deposit for glass bottles, plastic bottles and/or aluminum cans, collecting these and taking them back for the deposit. Before doing this, you better check with an adult about this.
10] Look into getting a paper route. YES, you get paid money, BUT you do not get to keep and spend all the money you collect. You MUST pay for those newspapers you deliver. You MUST ask you paren[s] OR guardian[s] about this.

It doesn’t make any difference whether you work for yourself or work for someone else. You MUST pay yourself first. What do I mean? Each and every dime - ten cents - you earn, this is what you should do AND in this order:
1] Give 10% or 1 penny to your favorite charity. Give it to your church, temple or mosque. If you don’t have a favorite charity, talk with your parent[s], relative[s] or guardian[s] about charity. This is extremely important. When you give to and for others, you get back - many times what you give. It doesn’t happen “overnight” or right away, BUT IT HAPPENS. DO IT!
2] Put 10% or one penny into a savings account for yourself. Please don’t touch this money. Let money “grow” by earning interest and providing you with more money.
3] Spend 10% or one penny on yourself. Why? Because you worked for it, You earned it. You deserve it. This could go toward whatever you mentioned in your question.
4] 35% or three and one-half pennies should be put aside to pay your taxes. If you aren’t paying them now, you’ll be paying them soon enough.
5] 25% or two and one-half pennies you should use
A] for your gas, oil and upkeep for your lawnmower [sharpening the blades, buying the tools you’ll need, etc.];
B] snacks, something to drink or to have while you’re babysitting.
C] Getting automobile insurance and/or other important items you will find you MUST have and cannot do without - or you might get into deep trouble if you don’t have them. [Ask some adults. They should be able to tell you.]
6] 10% or one penny for a “rainy day”. JUST in case an emergency comes up and you HAVE TO HAVE some extra money to get somewhere or do something or buy something you forgot to buy.

Do these things each and every time someone gives you money. No matter how much or how little it is, do it. This is all part of budgeting and managing your money. When you take proper care of and properly manage your money, your money should take care of you. It doesn’t sound like much, does it? BUT when you take that dime and multiply it by ten, this equals $1.00. The percents stay the same. The amounts go up.
I’ll do the same things I just did with a dime - only I’ll do it using $10. This time I won’t use the explanations. [please stay with me]:
1] Give 10% or $1 to your favorite charity. DO IT!
2] Put 10% or $1 into a savings account for yourself. Please don’t touch this money.
3] Spend 10% or $1 to spend on yourself.
4] 35% or $3.50 put aside to pay your income taxes.
5] 25% or $2.50 for the same exact items I described above.
6] 10% or $1 for a “rainy day”.
I’ll do this again. Now, I’ll use $100. Same percent. Nothing changed except the amount.
1] Give 10% or $10 to your favorite charity. DO IT!
2] Put 10% or $10 into a savings account for yourself. Please don’t touch this money.
3] Spend 10% or $10 to spend on yourself.
4] 35% or $35.00 put aside to pay your income taxes.
5] 25% or $25.00 for the same exact items I described above.
6] 10% or $10 for a “rainy day”.
Suggestion: I want everyone to know I DO NOT own any portion of this man’s estate, nor am I associated with him or any one else connected with him in any way. I am not part of the publishing company or an agent or anything else. This man does not know me from Adam AND I don’t know him. I know of him and the wonderful book he wrote. THIS IS NOT SPAM.
You and your friend should each buy a copy of this book:
“The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Classon
Its very easy to read. Its very easy to follow. You can write in it. You can make notes in it. All you have to do is to read five [5] pages - Let’s count 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 of this book - or any book - each and every day.
OR You can leave it sit on the shelf, on a table or on the floor and let it collect dust.

Suggestion: Journal every day on your computer. What you learned and what you were taught. What to do and what not to do.

Here are the two old sayings:
A] "The only stupid question is the question you don't ask."
B] "So, you thought --- and think --- education is expensive? Just wait until you try ignorance."
Ask your parents or teachers about these.

TRUE STORY: When I was about 8, 9 or 10, I wished for something or I wished I could do something or I wished one of my terrific aunts would come home so we could do something.

I said my "wish" loud enough for my wonderful Grandmom to hear. She stopped what she was doing (making bread, I think), took-off her apron and washed her hands. In a very sweet, matronly way, she took me by the hand and led me to the living room. Grandmom sat in Grandpop’s chair and pulled me very close.

As though she was telling me a secret, she said softly, “I’m going to tell you two things I think are important enough for you to know. Number 1, I love you. No matter what you say or what you do, I‘ll always love you.”

I was playing with my hands, looking down at them. I glanced up and looked at her smiling face. I said, “I love you too, Grandmom.” She said, “Yes, I know that. And number 2: Wish in one hand and pee in the other - then see which one gets filled first!”

We hugged. She hugged me a lot harder than I hugged her. She went to the kitchen. I continued whatever I wasn’t doing.

I invested my time in you and in your dreams. I gave you some suggestions and a light down a path. As you can see, YOU HAVE OTHER CHOICES, don’t you? The rest is up to you.

AND IF you doubt one word of this answer, please print a copy of it and show it to your parents, teachers or anyone else you might think may be on your side. Those folks might just agree with me or perhaps you.
I have much, much more. This is enough for right now.

Thank you for asking your question. I enjoyed taking the time to answer your question. You did a great job - not only for your information, but for every other person interested in reading my answer. Thanks to everyone for reading my answer.

I wish you well!

VTY, Ron Berue - Yes, that is my real last name.