Whether it was in a department store, fast-food chain, or kiosk in the mall, everyone remembers his or her first job -- even more so, you probably remember that first pay check. But with the current job crisis, it has become harder and harder to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Now more than ever, it has become necessary to think outside the box to reel in the dough. Making money is about making smart decisions. This guide will put you on the right track to start earning your spending money, even if you cannot land a traditional first job. You will learn how to start exploring other options, such as pet sitting, babysitting, and tutoring. You will also grasp just how to leverage the Internet to help you make money by taking paid surveys, blogging, or even teaching your parents and their friends how to use social networks. Most importantly, you will discover how to take your hobbies and turn them into your personalised income generator. This book not only covers how to make that money, but it also teaches you how to save it and how to make it grow, presented specifically with teenagers in mind. You will learn which credit cards are the best when you are first starting out. You will learn how to set (and stick to) a budget to help save for something you really want, whether it is for a car or your college education. This book contains inspiring stories from young adults just like you who have found self-employment a boon in a tough economy and are flourishing despite the tough times. If you have been hitting the pavement but are coming up short in the job department, all is not lost. The guide in your back pocket, you can start making money on your own without having to depend on your parents' finances.