The Sims: Bustin' Out cheat

Cheat gnome: Pause time, then quickly press L, Black, Right, X, Left. A Sim voice will say something to confirm correct code entry. A gnome should appear near the house that your Sim is at. Select it for 10,000 Simoleons.

All objects unlocked: Enable the "Cheat gnome" code. Pause time, then quickly press Black, Up, Y, Down, R. A Sim voice will say something to confirm correct code entry.

All visit locations unlocked: Enable the "Cheat gnome" code. Pause time, then quickly press Black, Down, R, L, Down, Y. A Sim voice will say something to confirm correct code entry. Note: This code can be entered any time after your Sim wakes up at Mom's House after the initial "Dream Sequence".

All socials unlocked: Enable the "Free money" code. Pause time, then quickly press L, R, A, Down, Black. A Sim voice will say something to confirm correct code entry.

Boosting a low budget: At Mom's house, Mimi's place, or Dudley's trailer, buy things until your budget drops below $100. Wait about an hour. When the phone rings, answer it. You will get free money. Repeat this as necessary.

Raise motives: To help raise motives in later levels, move back to Mom's house. The Artificial Love will make raising motives easier.

Raising skills: While living with Mom, do not run out and get a job after you have completed the first few goals. Instead, stay around awhile and use that time to build skills. Mom will nag you, but just select "Okay" and keep doing everything else. Make sure to keep yourself happy and entertain/talk/joke with Mom to keep your relationship up to par. When you have your skills where you want them, move out. This will make things much easier. You will then be able to concentrate on your job and relationships, rather than skill building.