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WAYS TO MAKE MONEY FROM HOME

WAYS TO MAKE MONEY FROM HOME

Raise your hand if you love the idea of earning extra income or ditching office life to learn how to make money at home. Well, you're not alone. We all adore this idea more than anything. However, with online employment comes fraudulent companies who scam job seekers into signing illegitimate offers. "There is currently a 61-to-1 scam ratio among work-at-home job leads on the internet — that is, for every legitimate job, there are 61 scams," says Christine Durst, cofounder of RatRaceRebellion.com and consultant to the FBI on internet scams.

As long as you're aware of the red flags — like companies requesting sensitive information upfront, being vague with answering your questions, and having a high turnaround rate — then you can easily avoid scams and land that dream job.

Here are some of the best ways to earn money from home:

· Airbnb Host

Have an extra room in the house? Try renting it out on Airbnb.com. According to Smart Asset, you can pay up to 81% of your rent by listing one room in a two-bedroom home. If you're really looking to ring in the cash, renting out a private home or apartment is the way to go!

· Music Reviewer

Who knew you could be paid to listen to music? Slicethepie is the largest paid review site on the internet that pays you to listen to music and write detailed reviews. How much you'll earn per review varies by the quality of your review. A.k.a. the more detailed and constructive, the better.

• Telemarketer

To qualify for this job, it's best to be a skillful communicator, well-organized, and have customer service experience. Some companies outsource their cold-calling campaigns to third parties who hire home-based workers to place the calls. Telemarketers are typically paid by the hour, and they may earn incentives and commission based on performance.

· Survey Taker

An increasingly popular way for students to make money is to fill out online surveys in their spare time. Research companies are always recruiting new members worldwide to answer surveys and test new products. For a few minutes of form filling, you can make a couple of quid which is paid as cash or rewards.

But on the downside there are plenty of opportunities for scams in this industry, so you have to be careful. Avoid giving companies your sensitive information or paying upfront fees, as they're likely to be fraudulent. There are, however, opportunities to make money at home by taking job surveys from legitimate companies.

· Writer, Editor, or Proofreader

Everyone says you're a fantastic writer, so isn't it about time you got paid? According to Durst, Good writing is in demand, especially for online content. Good freelance writing websites to find job listings include JournalismJobs.com, upwork.com, and MediaBistro.com. If you have experience as a copy editor, writer, or proofreader, go to editfast.com to find freelance opportunities in these areas.

· Online Guide or Expert

If your friends look to you for advice on things you're passionate about, such as how to choose the best car, repair appliances, or make a killer cheesecake, listen up: No matter what your area of expertise is, consider becoming an online expert guide. Guides are freelancers with an ability to communicate well.

· Online Tutor

If you have a college degree and the skills to tutor students online in math, science, English, or language, this is a perfect fit. According to Durst, "Skype and other web interface tools are bringing English language instructors face-to-face with students from around the world." Plus, as a virtual tutor, you can choose your own schedule too, well that's like icing on the cake, isn't it!

· Virtual Assistant

Many small business owners and mid- to executive-level professionals need personal assistants, but may not be able to afford a permanent position on the payroll. The solution: Hire people from remote locations to do their administrative work. Virtual assistants handle all kinds of administrative projects, including travel arrangements, event planning, correspondence and other support services that can be done remotely via e-mail and phone.

-By Anjali

(Content Writer)