Sims 4: How to Make Money Fast (Best Money-Making Methods)

Making money in The Sims 4 can be a grind, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re looking for quick cash, passive income, or building a financial empire, this guide has you covered.

1. Use Money Cheats for Instant Cash

If you’re looking for instant wealth, use these cheats:

Cheat Code	Effect
motherlode	Adds §50,000 to your household funds.
kaching or rosebud	Adds §1,000 to your household funds.
freerealestate on	Makes all lots free when buying.

To activate these cheats:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + C (PC) or Command + Shift + C (Mac).
2. Type testingcheats true and press Enter.
3. Enter your desired money cheat.

2. Painting & Writing (High-Paying Skills)

• Painting:
  • Reach Level 10 in the Painting skill and sell masterpieces for up to §10,000.
  • Create emotional paintings (e.g., Confident Painting) for higher value.
• Writing:
  • Write and publish books via Mailbox.
  • Best genres for high royalties: Mystery, Non-Fiction, and Biography.
  • Earnings increase as your Writing skill improves.

3. Gardening & Flower Arranging

• Gardening:
  • Grow valuable plants like Dragonfruit, Orchids, and Cowplants.
  • Sell harvestables directly or use them for crafting.
• Flower Arranging:
  • Requires The Sims 4: Seasons Expansion Pack.
  • Create and sell high-quality flower arrangements for profit.

4. Freelance Gigs (Freelancer Career)

• Join the Freelancer career and choose specialties like Programming, Writing, or Art.
• Complete gigs quickly for high payouts.
• Great for Sims who work from home.

5. Investing & Business Ventures

• Retail Stores:
  • Requires The Sims 4: Get to Work Expansion Pack.
  • Open a retail store to sell crafted items, paintings, or collectibles.
• Restaurants:
  • Requires The Sims 4: Dine Out Expansion Pack.
  • Manage a successful restaurant for daily profits.

6. Fishing & Collecting

• Fishing:
  • Catch rare fish and sell them for profit.
  • Recommended locations: Sylvan Glade, Oasis Springs Park.
• Collectibles:
  • Collect and sell Frogs, Crystals, Metals, and Fossils.
  • Great for early-game money-making.

7. Investing in Real Estate

• Purchase multiple lots and build rental properties for passive income.
• Renting out houses can provide consistent money flow.