Making Money vs. Saving Money

My previous post have been about how to make money as a minor, but that's only half the game. You have to know how to keep it, too. That's why you don't want to be an idiot with your money. Especially at our age, we're always out to impress people. Well, impressing people by buying a bunch of junk is not impressive it's stupid.

I was brought up to be smart with my money. Save it. Invest it. Buy only what I totally must have. I'll admit sometimes that means a thing of slime at the school store.

I had a recent experience where someone tried to impress me with their money. Actually, their parents money. Which is really hilarious. But whatever.

In situations like that I just say, cool.

What I mean to say - but right now I'm trying to limit my enemies - is that I don't really care.

My family lives a lifestyle where we don't consume more than we need.

And that in a nutshell is how you have money. No matter how much you make, if you blow it all away like a jerk, you'll have nothing.

Having money wins!

Musical Talent for Hire

It's getting to be that time of year when people are planning holiday parties. Why not have them hire you to play at their holiday party? Do you play an instrument? Perhaps one that travels well like a violin, cello or clarinet.

My family has a big party after Thanksgiving dinner. We sing Christmas carols - everyone gets really into it. Seriously, you can hear jingle bells halfway down the street.

I don't know anyone else who has a party quite like this because everyone I know is attending my party. That's why if you're going to make money playing your instrument at someone else's holiday party, sometimes you need to plant the idea in other people's head.

I'm not saying send out a demo tape or anything but it is an idea. You could pass out a flyer in your neighborhood or just use word-of-mouth to let people know you're available.

Now is a great time to put out the feelers so let everyone know your instrument, the songs you can play and how much you charge.