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Walker’s Answer
Hey Acenio,
It’s great that you’re thinking about making money at 14—starting young will put you ahead of the game. Since you can’t get a traditional job yet, you’ll want to focus on side hustles and small businesses that work at your age. Here are a few ideas:
Quick Cash Hustles
• Yard Work & Odd Jobs – Mowing lawns, raking leaves, or shoveling snow for neighbors. Reliable work that pays well.
• Reselling Items – Buy and flip used sneakers, clothes, or video games on eBay, Mercari, or Facebook Marketplace (with a parent’s account).
• Selling Snacks at School – If your school allows it, flipping candy, chips, or drinks can turn a quick profit.
Online & Digital Money-Making
• Graphic Design & Video Editing – Use free tools like Canva or CapCut to create logos, thumbnails, or TikTok edits for people.
• Gaming Income – If you’re good at a game, consider streaming, selling in-game items, or making tutorials.
• Freelancing – Offer simple gigs on Fiverr or Upwork (writing, voiceovers, editing, etc.).
Building Long-Term Income
• Start a Small Business – Things like selling handmade bracelets, T-shirts, or doing basic car detailing.
• Learn a High-Demand Skill – Coding, sales, or advanced editing can start paying you by 16.
The key is to be reliable, reinvest your earnings, and use social media to grow whatever you start. If any of these ideas stand out to you, let me know, and I’ll help you figure out the next steps.
It’s great that you’re thinking about making money at 14—starting young will put you ahead of the game. Since you can’t get a traditional job yet, you’ll want to focus on side hustles and small businesses that work at your age. Here are a few ideas:
Quick Cash Hustles
• Yard Work & Odd Jobs – Mowing lawns, raking leaves, or shoveling snow for neighbors. Reliable work that pays well.
• Reselling Items – Buy and flip used sneakers, clothes, or video games on eBay, Mercari, or Facebook Marketplace (with a parent’s account).
• Selling Snacks at School – If your school allows it, flipping candy, chips, or drinks can turn a quick profit.
Online & Digital Money-Making
• Graphic Design & Video Editing – Use free tools like Canva or CapCut to create logos, thumbnails, or TikTok edits for people.
• Gaming Income – If you’re good at a game, consider streaming, selling in-game items, or making tutorials.
• Freelancing – Offer simple gigs on Fiverr or Upwork (writing, voiceovers, editing, etc.).
Building Long-Term Income
• Start a Small Business – Things like selling handmade bracelets, T-shirts, or doing basic car detailing.
• Learn a High-Demand Skill – Coding, sales, or advanced editing can start paying you by 16.
The key is to be reliable, reinvest your earnings, and use social media to grow whatever you start. If any of these ideas stand out to you, let me know, and I’ll help you figure out the next steps.
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Nikhil’s Answer
Hey Acenio,
I admire the desire to make money at a young age! I'll ask you this: Why do you want to make money and what will you use it for?
By taking a few minutes to write down your answer to this question to yourself, you'll be able to determine how much money you want to make, how you want to use it, and your timeline for making it.
Once you've done that, I recommend the following for actually starting out:
1) Do you have any skills you can apply? For example, if you're good at soccer, maybe you can become a part-time referee for a local recreation league.
2) Are there any opportunities you've looked out for? Neighbors may want their lawns mowed, their kids babysat, tutoring, etc.
3) Look at your local economy. Are there any openings at stores that your family goes to? A lot of kids your age start out working in retail or customer service.
If able, talk to your parents/guardians about your plan(s) so that they can help you out as well.
Good luck!
I admire the desire to make money at a young age! I'll ask you this: Why do you want to make money and what will you use it for?
By taking a few minutes to write down your answer to this question to yourself, you'll be able to determine how much money you want to make, how you want to use it, and your timeline for making it.
Once you've done that, I recommend the following for actually starting out:
1) Do you have any skills you can apply? For example, if you're good at soccer, maybe you can become a part-time referee for a local recreation league.
2) Are there any opportunities you've looked out for? Neighbors may want their lawns mowed, their kids babysat, tutoring, etc.
3) Look at your local economy. Are there any openings at stores that your family goes to? A lot of kids your age start out working in retail or customer service.
If able, talk to your parents/guardians about your plan(s) so that they can help you out as well.
Good luck!
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Acenio !
I invite you to explore Career Village for information on this as we receive this question quite frequently. I left some links to information you can also read besides the advice given here.
Your Youth Employment Program in Dallas seems to be for people ages 16 - 21, but call Dallas Works to inquire if there is anything for younger teens. These programs offer definite job placement if you get your application in before the deadline. This will be a good opportunity for you when you are 16, but call and inquire about programs for young teens.
In order to "make money" at age 14, you will first have to understand the basics about employment. You have talents and skills that can be useful to people or a company. Make a list of everything that you can do well enough that people would pay you to do it. If you have no experience yet, you may need to use word of mouth to let your neighbors and parent's friends know you are available to do certain duties. You can also make up flyers which state what type of work you offer and your contact information. This would be a good way to begin before you get actual work experience or employment services training.
Youth 180 in your city of Dallas may be able to help you with Employment Services. You can even volunteer there to get some experience under your belt. They can share ways for you to look for employment, apply for employment and skill development. Most of all, do not give up, there is definitely a job for you no matter what phase you are in with experience.
I hope this helps and I wish you the very best !
https://www.careervillage.org/questions/814163/how-can-i-make-money-at-14
https://www.careervillage.org/questions/837868/money-making-as-a-broke-14-year-old
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YOUTH 180 PROGRAM https://www.youth180tx.org/
I invite you to explore Career Village for information on this as we receive this question quite frequently. I left some links to information you can also read besides the advice given here.
Your Youth Employment Program in Dallas seems to be for people ages 16 - 21, but call Dallas Works to inquire if there is anything for younger teens. These programs offer definite job placement if you get your application in before the deadline. This will be a good opportunity for you when you are 16, but call and inquire about programs for young teens.
In order to "make money" at age 14, you will first have to understand the basics about employment. You have talents and skills that can be useful to people or a company. Make a list of everything that you can do well enough that people would pay you to do it. If you have no experience yet, you may need to use word of mouth to let your neighbors and parent's friends know you are available to do certain duties. You can also make up flyers which state what type of work you offer and your contact information. This would be a good way to begin before you get actual work experience or employment services training.
Youth 180 in your city of Dallas may be able to help you with Employment Services. You can even volunteer there to get some experience under your belt. They can share ways for you to look for employment, apply for employment and skill development. Most of all, do not give up, there is definitely a job for you no matter what phase you are in with experience.
I hope this helps and I wish you the very best !
Michelle recommends the following next steps:
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alan’s Answer
Good day to you.
Lots of opportunities for you.
Here is what I would suggest.
Start reading Seth Godin's books, they are available at the library or on line at the library. He has a weekly podcast and blogs everday.
He will provide framework on how to think about the marketplace.
In the meantime, you can offer to dog sit, or dog walk or feed the dogs, OR cats!
You could offer to tutor kids in your class or kids in grades lower than yours.
You could Wash cars for people, people pay 10-15 dollars each time to wash their car.
You could mow yards, or clean windows, anything busy people do not have time to do.
The key is start asking, ask your teachers, ask your parents' friends.
Be comfortable with having to ask over and over again.
Lots of opportunities for you.
Here is what I would suggest.
Start reading Seth Godin's books, they are available at the library or on line at the library. He has a weekly podcast and blogs everday.
He will provide framework on how to think about the marketplace.
In the meantime, you can offer to dog sit, or dog walk or feed the dogs, OR cats!
You could offer to tutor kids in your class or kids in grades lower than yours.
You could Wash cars for people, people pay 10-15 dollars each time to wash their car.
You could mow yards, or clean windows, anything busy people do not have time to do.
The key is start asking, ask your teachers, ask your parents' friends.
Be comfortable with having to ask over and over again.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Do you have any specific reasons to make money?
Below are my suggestions :
1. Explore any part time jib opportunities working in school, eg library, etc
2. Consider to work as babysitter or gardener for your neighbours
3. Find out any part time job opportunities in chain fast food store and supermarket
Please ensure the job is suitable for you and safety is the must important. Speak to your parents for their guidance.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
May almighty gods bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Explore any part time jib opportunities working in school, eg library, etc
2. Consider to work as babysitter or gardener for your neighbours
3. Find out any part time job opportunities in chain fast food store and supermarket
Please ensure the job is suitable for you and safety is the must important. Speak to your parents for their guidance.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
May almighty gods bless you!