This is surely the dream of many teenagers who have just turned 15. The demand for new brand-name clothes or the latest smartphones is huge. But some teens have surely noticed that they lack the spare cash for it and that the allowance from their parents doesn't always stretch far enough. Maybe some have also noticed that they keep spending more money than they bring in and their savings cushion keeps shrinking. So how can you change that? You've surely asked yourself the same question, which is why you're reading this text right now. Below, I'll show you a few options and tips on how to make money at 16 a reality.

Making money at 16 - the best options

  • Delivering newspapers: Who would have thought this option would show up in this text. But it has proven itself over many years. Just check the papers that get delivered to you or look online. Chances are you'll find an opening. An average pay of $80 - $150 a month is certainly another plus.
  • Odd jobs in your area: Ask at local businesses, either by contacting them in person or by phone. Many businesses simply outsource easy tasks to students. If you're really interested in a job and really look around, you'll find one for sure.
  • Sell things you no longer use: An easy way to get money fast. Just list your old stuff on a marketplace site. A buyer will surely turn up quickly.
  • Dog sitting or babysitting: Dog owners and parents also mostly have to work during the day. Why not just ask around in your neighborhood.

Making money at 16

Making money at 16 as your own boss

Yes, even at 16 you can start your own business. In Germany, once you turn 15 you have limited legal capacity to enter contracts, which means you can register a business through your parents and run it partly on your own. Offering tutoring, which by the way is also a good way to make money at 16, won't need a business registration. Neither will work like translating texts or similar.
Just think about what strengths you have that you can offer other people as services. If you like writing, you could, for example, write an e-book and sell it on your own website, or write texts for other people on Textbroker. Just look into it more closely first.

From now on, keep your eyes open as you go through your surroundings. Opportunities are everywhere. Use them so that making money at 16 soon becomes reality.