Answer: Let's face it: Not all work-at-home jobs are legitimate. If you know where to look, however, there is plenty of opportunities to make real money from home.

For example, there are hundreds of ways you can work from home if you are willing to be your own boss. Freelance writing, becoming a virtual assistant, and doing odd jobs are just a few ways you can earn money from home by working for yourself.

If you're interested in something more traditional, there are still plenty of real work-from-home jobs you can try. Many large companies will pay you an hourly wage to work remotely as a customer service representative, technical support specialist, and more.