Teens, want to make summer 2011 one of the best it's ever been? Time is like money, and we can't afford to waste NEITHER! Here are some ways to "Hustle Hard" as Rick Ross would say!

For younger teens (13-15): Don't think you are too young to make money! Chick-fil-A, one of the largest chicken orientated fast food companies, starts hiring at the age of 14! Check out the Chick-fil-A website to find a store near you! A great way to earn some fast cash is at Plato's Closet. They buy gently used clothes from YOUR closet for their store, and give you cash on the spot! You can also consider babysitting, or having bake sales in your neighborhood! Be creative!

For older teens (16-18): There are a lot of places for employment available once you turn 16. First, there are basically any fast food restaurants, McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, etc. Why not work where you love to eat? The YMCA of Greater Richmond is also now hiring, where you could work with children or become a lifeguard. The malls are also a hot spot for summer employment! For the older teens who are juniors and seniors in high school, it is good to look for internships as well! Inroads is an internship company that searches for good students to match them with their career background.

There are many other places to look for jobs such as Snag A Job or Indeed.com. Personally, one website that has done a lot for me is Craigslist. First, I bought my car from the website, and also have received a job offering and two internship offers. You have to search hard, but there are really great opportunities there!

If any of the above options are successful for you, don't forget to thank God for his blessing! One suggested way on how to do that is through participation in tithes and offerings. As stated in 2 Corinthians 9:6 -- "Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." It is good to give at least 10% of whatever money you earn. For example, if you earn 10 dollars in allowance, you should give God at least 1 dollar.

Wish you all luck with finding some cash for the summer!! :)

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