During the holidays or summer time tourist season, there are several fun, part-time jobs that could be a fun way to make some extra cash for your savings account. Become a tour-guide, a greeter or a retail salesperson – all you need is to earn an extra $100 for 10 weeks out of your year to pad that savings account. There are other perks too – clothing discounts are a nice benefit, as well as getting to know your city’s history first hand.
Run a side business.
Are you extra-extraordinary behind a video camera? Can you photograph well? Put your hobby to use. More than likely, you already have the equipment, so market yourself – you can become a wedding photographer or videographer and make the big bucks, covering any costs incurred as well as giving you that $1,000 for your savings account. And anything you buy for your self-employment can be deducted from your taxes (be sure to check all the tax rules that may apply before making a huge purchase).
Get a booth.
Or maybe you are great at making arts and crafts, woodworking or quilts. For a few bucks ($100-300 is the average) you can have a booth at that next festival and sell your goods. If you do this four times a year, you can have $1,000 easily socked away.
Quit smoking, for good.
Not only are the health benefits amazing, but if you quit smoking, you can save over $1,400 a year (1 pack a day at $4 adds up). So, you can breath easy – literally and figuratively.
Teach your skill.
If you love to play piano, have a great singing voice or have a knack for math and science, become a teacher/tutor. Not only will help other people learn something important to you, but you will more than double your savings account – all you need is one student per year at $40 per session, once a week. That adds up to $2,080 a year!