The economy isn't doing too well these days, and there are scary rumors going around that despite the poor financial climate we are in, the worst is yet to come. People are going around in circles trying to circumvent this, and many still are panicking just thinking about the future.

Instead of giving up and resigning yourself to cashing in welfare checks, there are many ways to make extra money that you can undertake to help prepare for the bleak times. All the extra income you can bring in can count toward building up a store for the rainy days ahead.

Ask yourself if you can afford to make this a full-time thing, or if making extra money part-time is what all can afford to do. You'll also need to determine whether the time you will spend trying to earn extra money will conflict with your schedule or the time you need to spend with your family.

Research on the Internet for the many different methods you can make money at home. There are a lot of programs available that you can join, as well as many tips and helpful reading that are available to help you succeed.

You can even start your own Internet business and earn money online. Some of the best ways to make money on the Internet include selling products on auction sites like eBay, joining an online multi-level marketing opportunity, doing online surveys, joining an affiliate marketing program, blogging, freelance writing, or even placing ads for other businesses on your website.

There are many ways of making money from home and starting on one of these ventures will see you through the hard times when they do arrive.