How Can I Get Rich at 13? Well, that’s not an easy question to answer. Getting rich is a life long goal that can take a lifetime to achieve, but it doesn’t mean that when you’re 13 you can’t start moving in the right direction. In order to get rich at 13 you must have a plan, and when I say a plan I mean a real plan.
Do you want to be rich? Yes, I know that’s a very vague question, but it’s the only type of question that will fit into this post’s title. A lot of people seem to think “get rich” means having lots of money, fame and luxury. But these things are often fleeting or temporary. A better way to get rich is to focus on building your skills and creating new high-value habits.
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Do surveys
Doing surveys is a really easy way to make money as a 13 year old. This is because it doesn’t take long to finish one, you can easily do it through your phone (or computer, if you don’t have a phone yet)…and who doesn’t love giving their opinions!
It’s true that there are a lot of survey sites out there that don’t pay much, so aren’t really worth considering. This is why you should limit yourself to doing surveys through sites that you know are legit in terms of how much they pay.
Sell your things
You’re almost certainly going to need a parent or guardian’s permission for this one given that they may have bought your things for you, but a great way to make some cash (especially if you need money desperately) is to sell anything you don’t need any more.
This could include things like sports equipment you’ve outgrown or no longer use, video games you’re done with or even selling clothes on a site where you can make money, like Poshmark or ThredUP.
(And if you do have some clothes to sell – or you want to help your parents or other family members sell their clothes and take a cut for your services – take a look at the benefits of selling on Poshmark vs Mercari vs eBay.)
Sell food and drinks
A lemonade stand is definitely a legit way to make money as a kid – although, of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to lemonade.
In fact, depending on the season, almost any type of food or drink is going to sell well. You could even find a local farmers market or something similar and see if you’re able to set up a stall there.
The key here is to find somewhere with a lot of foot traffic, so find somewhere in your local area that’s particularly busy on, say, Saturday or Sunday morning and wait for the cash to roll in.
(Just be aware of some of the regulations that apply to selling food so this doesn’t accidentally turn into an illegal side hustle.)
Sell things at school
You’ve probably seen people selling things at school for various charitable purposes, but there’s no reason why you can’t do the same to make some money for yourself.
It can be particularly lucrative to do this based on any upcoming holidays, like selling chocolates around Valentine’s Day and Easter or candy canes around Christmas.
You could also sell things that people need throughout the year, like stationery or gum. As an extra tip, try to find things you can buy in bulk, so your profit per item is as high as possible.
Play games
Playing games is one of those great ways to make money as a 13 year old, as it’s probably something that you’re doing already. Whether you already have a phone or do it on your computer, wasting time on your device of choice by using apps with games that pay you to play them is something all of us do – so why not do the same thing and get some extra cash?
Search the web
…and yet another way that you can make money through Swagbucks is simply by searching the web.
The object here is for them to get information on people‘s browsing habits, but rest assured that the information they get is completely anonymous. This means that as you’d be searching the internet anyway, whether it’s for school for your own random purposes, you can make money from this with zero extra effort.
Self-publish your own books
If you like to write, self publishing your own books is a great way for a 13 year old to make money online from this. There are even people who make $10,000 a month or more from this as a side hustle.
Amazon‘s Kindle Direct Publishing is easily the best way to do this. Once you’ve written your book, it takes five minutes for it to be published, where you’ll immediately have access to Amazon’s millions of customers.
Get crafty
If you have a talent for crafts, you can create an Etsy shop and sell your work online. You could make jewelry, cards, bags, and so forth. One thing to keep in mind is the amount of money your materials cost, as well as the time it will take you to complete your craft project. Be sure you are making a profit!
Hold a yard sale
If online selling isn’t for you, you can sell unwanted items from your own front yard! You’ll want to spend some time preparing for the yard sale in advance. Ask your parents if they have some items they would contribute to your yard sale and be sure to get their permission to hold the yard sale.
- Be sure to publicize your yard sale. You can post signs in and around your neighborhood (being sure to post signs on the main roads that lead into your neighborhood). You can also advertise your yard sale on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) or post some information about it on Craigslist.
- You could also invite friends or neighbors to join your yard sale. A bigger selection of items will draw a larger crowd.
- Consider also asking neighbors to contribute to your sale. You could offer them a percentage of the money you make selling items that they contribute.
Do jobs for your neighbors
Ask your neighbors if they have any odd jobs that you could do (mowing, raking leaves, washing cars, dusting the house, walking the dog, and so forth). You can go door to door or distribute flyers in your neighborhood that include a list of jobs you could do.
- Be cautious of people you don’t already know. It’s best to approach neighbors that you and your parents already know. If you choose to go door to door, ask one of your parents to go with you so that you feel safe. If you ever feel uncomfortable when doing work for a neighbor for any reason, leave immediately and talk to your parents.
Test websites on Testbirds
To put it simply, Testbirds is a platform that pays you to give opinions and find bugs in digital applications. Some of their clients so far include BMW, Audi, and DHL.
Be it websites, online stores, mobile apps, or games – developers and designers alike want their products to be completely free of errors and bugs for the end-user.
This is where you (and the 400,000 other testers registered with the site) come in. The basic test involves using a website, completing certain specified tasks, and giving your overall review.
And if you manage to find any nasty bugs, you make money from that discovery too!
Get paid: Anywhere between $8 – $50 per test, depending on the difficulty
Review recorded calls with Humanatic
Most of us know that our entire conversations are recorded when we make calls to our mobile service provider or bank helpline.
The recordings are usually stated to be for quality assurance purposes, yes?ALSO READ: How Can I Become A Billionaire In 5 Years
Well, who listens to these calls and reviews them?
It turns out; anyone can get paid to review calls through Humanatic. The pay is rather measly, but the job itself is simple enough. Listen to pre-recorded calls and categorize them.
You’ll need a PayPal account, as well as a minimum of $10 in your account before you are allowed to cash out.
School Lunch Meal Prep Business
The topic of what the school cafeteria will be dishing up for lunch is a hot issue students can be rather passionate about.
It’s either not appetizing enough, not healthy enough, or isn’t enough to satisfy students’ appetites. Most of the time – it’s all three!
Meal prepping to schoolmates can be a great side hustle to earn extra side income. You’ve already got an existing audience of unsatisfied and hungry kids, are familiar with their demands, and won’t even have to worry about the logistics of delivering the meals.
Here’s a brief step-by-step:
• Find out what type of meals students in your school want. Is it healthier food or just food that’s tastier in general? Gather data on what meals or cuisines, in particular, are highest in demand by sending out surveys.
• From there, craft out your menu. It’s wise to start with a weekly rotating menu to minimize ingredient wastage and simplify the cooking process.
• Calculate the costs involved and find out how much you should be charging per meal. Remember to look at the bigger picture – ingredients aside, there are also overhead costs for cooking and fees for packaging too.
• Raise capital to get your meal prep biz off the ground. If your customers are paying on a pre-order basis, your start-up expenses won’t be very high. Here is where you can either use your savings or rope your parents in as investors.
• Create a website where customers can easily view your menu. We’ve got some neat tips on how to promote your website too.
Your schoolmates can finally bid goodbye to the forlorn mystery meat they’ve grown accustomed to!
Conclusion
If you are looking for financial advice, this article is not for you. Here’s the thing about money, it doesn’t teach us the most important lessons in our lives. Sure, money can help us achieve our goals; but if we don’t ingrain these lessons early in our lives, money will leave us feeling empty. Money isn’t really necessary in life. It has become one of our biggest idols to put our trust in. Many of the wealthy individuals you see on TV will tell you that money still doesn’t bring happiness.