As 2010 rolls into full swing, millions of Americans have found themselves out of work and for many, unemployment benefits are nearing an end.

For most people, a weekly paycheck is security that they would not want to do without, but in uncertain times, like now, it’s best to have a backup plan.  That’s why millions of people just like you are starting to make an income from home.

Whether you still have a job or you are one of the many millions that have lost their job recently, starting a home business is an essential ingredience for real security.  it provides the backup you need if you are still working and provides needed income for those without a job.

Remember one thing: you have the ability to create your own job – and it’s easier than you think.

If you own a computer, then you can create your own job.  You don’t need any special talents to work from home, just a computer, the Internet, and a few hours a week.

If you are interested in starting a home based business, but have no idea where to begin, we have made this list for you.  It’s a list of programs that are already working well for many people.  The great part about these programs is that all of them allow you to start making money the same day you read them.

If you think that working from home is a bunch b.s., then I suggest that you leave this page right away and go back to whatever you were doing before.  If you accept that millions of people are working from home, then take chance and invest a few minutes a day in yourself.  Here’s the first list of great startup programs…

1.  Blogging to the Bank 2010 – Everybody has heard of bloggers, but what you may not know is that a lot of bloggers are making a ton of money at it.  You don’t have to be a great writer to make money blogging and you don’t need any startup money.  Bloggers can earn anywhere from a few dollars a day to a few thousand dollars a day, depending upon how much time you put into it.  It’s a great way to earn money in your spare time and eventually go full time.

2. Copy Paste Systems – This is a program for folks that want to earn money at home without doing much work.  It sounds like a gimmick, but this program really is the lazy way of starting a home business.  Many people have written reviews about this program.  You will find that it is one of the most popular strategies being used in home businesses.  If we had a rating system, I would give this one five stars, or a green checkmark, or whatever we would use to rate something as excellent!

3.  Cell Phone Cash – This is a program that shows you how to earn a living with cell phones.  If ever their was a program that proves that you don’t need somebody else to have a job, this is it.