Ryan,
I've also been frustrated with how much junk is out there. 90% of ways to earn money online are scams, most wanting you to buy something first. This is why my friend and I decided to create a site dedicated to listing and reviewing methods that are actually legit and have a real potential to earn money. The site is near completion, however we still have some work to do. Feel free to check it out now or even join (as it is a forum). It should be completed in entirety within the next 2 weeks, so don't mind anything if stuff doesn't work now and then.
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