How to make money this summer

By Amanda Eisenberg on June 18, 2013

To some extent, the 99 percent (of college students) have taken out student loans with ridiculous interest rates, just to pay for a degree and access to a competitive job market. So for those students returning home this summer, making money is a main priority. Here are a few ideas on how to make a quick buck this summer:

  1. For the readers: sell your books! Making an Amazon account is a great way to not only sell your childhood favorites or tween novels, but also a great platform to sell last semester’s textbooks. If you’re really a big reader, you have to check out Powell’s. You can sell your books to the site in exchange for credit on their site to buy more books or directly to your PayPal account.
  2. Get a day job: mowing lawns or babysitting the kids down the block is quick and easy way to make some cash. Even for winter break, snow blowing some driveways is the best way to make money around town. Word typically catches on in small towns, so putting yourself out there is a great way to gain some traction.
  3. Set up your own website: good at making jewelry or make killer cupcakes? Set up your own website and sell your goods online. A little free advertising (Facebook, Twitter, signs around your area, etc.) is a great way to generate traffic to your site. Become the next great entrepreneur.
  4. Use your skills: if you have a special skill or talent, market it. Most people do not know how to make a website or wipe a computer’s hard drive. People are willing to pay a premium for skills they do not possess. You may even be able to offer classes, like how to write HTML code or how to use Photoshop.
  5. Work at a restaurant. Bussing tables or waitressing can get a little hairy, but you’ll typically walk out with cold hard cash after a night at work. Check your local restaurants to see if they’re hiring. Don’t forget to check out the local pizza joint: delivery people can get great tips too.

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