I’m working on my taxes. God, I hate this time of year. I have better things to do with my time than browse receipts and give money to the government. However, there was one redeeming quality that brightened up my day: the interest earned using my ING Direct account.

One of the most common questions we get is about online surveys. Is this one legit? Is that one a scam? The problem is that we just can’t keep up. If you have earned money with online surveys, we want to hear about it.

The most successful scams are the ones that appeal to your emotions. Success, fame and fortune is just a click away. Poetry.com is no different and exists only to steal your money.

Our readers are a fount of information about online programs, good and bad. Here are just a few samples.

Thanks to everyone who commented and then dropped me an e-mail in hopes of getting a free copy of our Guide to Telecommuting. I didn’t have the heart to stop at five free books, so I gave away seven. Shh! Don’t tell Steve!