5 of 49

No

Write now Article Tools

Page 2 of 2

avoid these work at home scams altogether. If a legitimate company has an opportunity for home workers, you will find out about it from that company's official website. This is one of the great American dreams that is a reality for very few people. There simply aren't that many ways to make a living without having to leave your home, but these websites and promotions can make it sound like you can live in luxury without ever getting out of your pajamas. Again, if it sounds too good...

There are, of course, some good opportunities out there to supplement your income and make a little extra spending money online. Writers for helium.com already know this. It takes a little effort and some diligence, but if you enjoy writing then why not parlay that into cash? You will more than likely not get rich and be able to quit your day job, but one thing I have always respected about helium.com is that they never make those lofty claims. They clearly and concisely explain their payment terms and you can easily check your earnings at any time. These are the marks of a real, legit opportunity. There won't be pie in the sky promises of massive earnings, the payment structure will be clearly and openly explained, and your account balance will always be easy to check.

I have so far found only one good online survey site. Inbox Dollars actually combines several opportunities into one program. You earn about 50 cents each for filling out real surveys, plus you get paid for reading emails and several other activities. Your in box is not flooded with junk email. On average I get about two per day and I receive credit for opening them and clicking a link within the email to confirm that I have read it. There are often special offers from reputable companies in those emails, some of which I have actually taken advantage of. You usually get paid a little more form Inbox Dollars if you act on the offer.

I won't be retiring any time soon off my earnings from InBox Dollars, but the minimum to request payout is reasonable and it doesn't take too terribly long to reach it. I have already received my first check from them and am on my way to my second. I have been impressed so far that everything they promise, they follow up on and I feel they are a reputable company. You also earn money for referrals, so I'm going to give the link here. Check it out for yourself and see if it's something you feel you'd like to try. The link is: http://www.inboxdollars.com/?r =brucewcoffma. Help out a fellow writer by copying and pasting the entire link, including the ?r+brucewcoffma if you don't mind.

A good rule of thumb to avoid bad programs is to ask friends and colleagues about programs with which they are involved and ask if they have actually received payment from them. This is a great way to get some first hand information about a program before obligating yourself to it. Also, check forums and discussion groups and see if you find any positive or negative feedback on the particular programs.

If you keep in mind that very few people make a living sitting in front of their computer at home, and you look for opportunities that present themselves realistically, you can find some ways to supplement your income. It never hurts to try something new as long as they don't ask for any type of credit card information. If it's free to join, then it's worth trying out. And, if you do happen to find an online money making opportunity that allows you to stay at home and get rich, by all means let me know!

Learn more about this author, Bruce W. Coffman.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.

• << previous page
• 1
• 2

Add your voice

Know something about Can surveys and other online gigs pay your bills??
We want to hear your view. Write now!