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The U.S. economy is struggling and as such, many individuals are looking for creative ways to help supplement their paychecks. Making money online is a viable solution for individuals in need of additional income. Earn money from the comfort of your own home, while working on your computer in your extra time. Here are 5 practical methods of earning money online:

1. Online Copywriting

We live in the computer age, where new websites emerge every single day and millions of online web browsers search for information and products that fit their interests and lifestyles. If you have a firm grasp of the English language, you can earn money online by writing interesting articles for online publication. These articles are typically offered through ‘content mill’ referral sites – such as Textbroker – that pay writers per individual article written. Check out Textbroker at: Textbroker

2. Monetize your Blog

If you publish a blog on virtually any topic under the sun, there are advertisers willing to pay you in exchange for permission to promote their company on your site. The more blog posts you generate, the more money you are likely to bring in from advertisements. The easiest way to monetize your blog is by using established third party sites such as Google Adwords, which you can check out here: Google Adwords

3. Take Surveys

A number of companies are willing to pay you for your opinions. Online surveys can generate a bit of extra income for you each month; simply submit your demographic information to any number of online survey sites and you will begin to receive invitations to take surveys in your email inbox. Check out this website to begin taking surveys and opening/viewing emails. Check out these opportunities:

- InboxDollars: emails and surveys are delivered to your inbox based on your particular information and preferences. Get $5 for just signing up!

- NeoBux: As a member you can earn simply by viewing all the advertisements they display.

- ClixSense: Your earnings potential is only limited by the number of sites available for your profile view. You can earn even more with their free affiliate program.

4. Sell Online

Online retail sites are big business these days and virtually any individual with a computer and items to sell can generate supplemental income by selling online. Sites such as eBay (ebay.com) allow you to sell new or used products in an auction-style, online storefront. Sites such as Etsy (etsy.com) allow you to sell in a non-auction setting, at fixed prices that are set by the seller.

5. Invest

While beginners should spend a significant period of time educating themselves on the particulars of stock market investing, a great deal of money stands to be made online via investments. Whether you decide to buy and sell penny stocks on a daily basis Penny Stock Information, or if you prefer more traditional mutual funds investments via established brokers, a great deal of money stands to be made through investing, regardless of the current fiscal strain in most markets.

Louise Baker is a freelance writer and blogger who usually does car insurance comparisons over at CarinsuranceComparison.Org. She recently wrote about finding cheap car insurance quotes.

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