Benefits of earning money as a teen

Ishani Patel
Oct 16, 2020

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Teens can earn money in many different ways nowadays. They can do surveys, freelance, work at fast food places, etc. This can benefit you.

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  1. This can teach you how to handle money. Handling money is an important skill to have, it helps you to decide where you want your money to go, do you want to save or spend? If you learn this skill early on you can be successful with your money.
  2. Earning money can also benefit you by giving you a little financial freedom. This means you don’t have to ask your parents for everything. For example, let’s say you want an Apple Watch, but your parents say no, but if you have your own money you can buy it yourself.
  3. It can keep you involved. If you are bored or feel like you have nothing to do, starting a part-time job can keep you busy, and you can stash up on some extra money.
  4. It can teach you to be hard-working. Having a job as a teenager can make you less dependent, and it can teach you to work hard to earn something. This can make yourself proud of yourself.
  5. It can be helpful in the future if you choose to save. You can use those savings to buy a house if you are 18. Savings also help when you’re in emergencies.

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