I moved my sim family to 1 Torendi Tower Penthouse (at a cost of 456,000 simoleons). After their first week, the bills of 20k(ish) brought them down to only 1,000 simoleons in liquid funds. I desperately need to make sure they raise the money to afford bills each week and it doesn't look like career salary alone will cut it. I'm seeking advice on the best way to earn some money quickly with what skills they have available. They have 3 children and 1 toddler to care for as well, which is really cutting into available earning time.Miko works in the charity branch of the political career, is at career level 5, and has High Charisma and singing, and middling painting skill. Abel works in the Tech career and is a pro-gamer (top of career ladder), he has maxed video gaming, cooking, handiness, logic, programming and rocket science skills.I'm having Abel work on hacking and then will do some programming. Just wondering if there's something I'm missing as a better money earner with what is available to them. Painting is pretty good normally, but I use a mod that makes painting take longer because it's pretty much 'too good' for money normally (imo). Is there a way for Miko to earn money just with Charisma?Heh, i'm not used to being in this dilemma...I don't normally let my established (this is 2nd generation household) sims get this tapped out, but they needed larger digs because of all the kids.

There is a reward trait (don't know the English word, modest or frugal) that helps a lot against high bills.

Do they have things in the household inventory to delete? That will bring bills down. Do you have a place with all crops available for harvest? Harvest then sell.

"Stormkeep;c-16864365" wrote:sweet, I get that trait often (it's frugal)...but had actually forgotten it for this generation. I don't tend to get any of the super expensive traits (the ones that eliminate needs) because they feel too cheaty...so my main sim in the household has enough aspiration points for it. Thank you for the reminder @alanmichael1!I also have the trait from aspiration that gives interest on funds available, it's what I am used to living on...sadly interest on 0 is 0....Do any of them have time to go hunting for collectibles? That will bring in a little extra cash. And what is this trait of which you speak? I've never heard of it! :o

Sell harvest, get collectables, buy a woodworking table and build the handiness skill, baking, painting...

@loubyloulou, it is one of the traits you can buy with aspiration points. Pretty sure the name is "Frugal" It reduces the household bills....I literally always get it, can't believe I forgot about it entirely in the current generation. I didn't buy it when the heir was still living with his parents like I normally do, and then it just slipped my mind. Also, good tip on the collectibles, Miko can dash out to do some of that in the city while Abel works on his hacking/programming. I'm trying to do things where both of them are generating revenue at the same time (rather than someone being on a different lot being useless). Snow globes and posters have sell value though!@playersinger2010 Afraid to spend money on the woodworking table, can you estimate the return on investment speed? Abel has good handiness, but is already doing programming/hacking, will the woodworking table be higher margins?

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alanmichael1
Seasoned Hotshot
6 years ago
There is a reward trait (don't know the English word, modest or frugal) that helps a lot against high bills.
SimsBarbie
New Spectator
6 years ago
Do they have things in the household inventory to delete? That will bring bills down. Do you have a place with all crops available for harvest? Harvest then sell.
loubyloulou
Seasoned Novice
6 years ago
"Stormkeep;c-16864365" wrote:
sweet, I get that trait often (it's frugal)...but had actually forgotten it for this generation. I don't tend to get any of the super expensive traits (the ones that eliminate needs) because they feel too cheaty...so my main sim in the household has enough aspiration points for it. Thank you for the reminder @alanmichael1!

I also have the trait from aspiration that gives interest on funds available, it's what I am used to living on...sadly interest on 0 is 0....

Do any of them have time to go hunting for collectibles? That will bring in a little extra cash.

And what is this trait of which you speak? I've never heard of it! :o
Fluteline24
New Spectator
6 years ago
Sell harvest, get collectables, buy a woodworking table and build the handiness skill, baking, painting...
JaggidEdje
6 years ago
@loubyloulou, it is one of the traits you can buy with aspiration points. Pretty sure the name is "Frugal" It reduces the household bills....I literally always get it, can't believe I forgot about it entirely in the current generation. I didn't buy it when the heir was still living with his parents like I normally do, and then it just slipped my mind.

Also, good tip on the collectibles, Miko can dash out to do some of that in the city while Abel works on his hacking/programming. I'm trying to do things where both of them are generating revenue at the same time (rather than someone being on a different lot being useless). Snow globes and posters have sell value though!

@playersinger2010 Afraid to spend money on the woodworking table, can you estimate the return on investment speed? Abel has good handiness, but is already doing programming/hacking, will the woodworking table be higher margins?
alanmichael1
Seasoned Hotshot
6 years ago
"loubyloulou;c-16864371" wrote:
"Stormkeep;c-16864365" wrote:
sweet, I get that trait often (it's frugal)...but had actually forgotten it for this generation. I don't tend to get any of the super expensive traits (the ones that eliminate needs) because they feel too cheaty...so my main sim in the household has enough aspiration points for it. Thank you for the reminder @alanmichael1!

I also have the trait from aspiration that gives interest on funds available, it's what I am used to living on...sadly interest on 0 is 0....

Do any of them have time to go hunting for collectibles? That will bring in a little extra cash.

And what is this trait of which you speak? I've never heard of it! :o

It's a reward trait for 2000 points - easy to collect if you have Seasons and get 500 points for successful holidays. It reduces bills immensely. All my Sims have this trait.
Llandros2012
Seasoned Rookie
6 years ago
I sometimes have my sims use the woodworking table at the art center in San Myshuno if I don't have room/money to buy their own - making garden tubs cost 377 but they will bring in anywhere from 800 on the low end to 4700 so far for the high end (their mood when creating will effect the value) - painting is probably quicker but not with the mod that you are using. If they learn the schematic of the mascot in Granite Falls, they can do even better, but that involves a trip to learn it.

The easiest and fastest way to earn money that I have found so far without any necessary skills is the music mixing table - it's quick and I believe only a 12 hour turn around time before you can release more music.
stilettoblack
Rising Newcomer
6 years ago
How high is their charisma? I'm pretty sure if it is high enough, you can ask other Sims for loans.
HypsieOrigin
New Spectator
6 years ago
I can shoot and pump out videos on the media production table gaining 500 or so the first day and 1000 the second. I've had really good luck with that. More if you can do what's trending, just don't rename them.
Hermitgirl
New Spectator
6 years ago
I still like the painting club. I'm using one right now in the save I'm playing today because it fits well enough with my sims character type. It's cheaty and of course you need Get Together.
You can also basically go about your business as other sims are making money for you and getting better at painting when they do. I just buy as many easels as I can afford and add to them so there are almost twice as many as club members eventually. That way they can go from one to another. If you don't feel like interacting you can drag finished and abandoned pictures to the wall and sell them or dispose of them when you get a chance too.