| * Online shopping. Most likely one of the most all time | | | | account at any hour of the day and during holidays |
| popular Internet activities, shopping on the Internet | | | | when the bank is closed. |
| has increased significantly in the past few years. | | | | * Pay bills. If you have a bill to pay, you will probably |
| Shopping online provides a large selection, easy | | | | be able to pay it online. The majority of businesses |
| comparison of similar items, lots of competition, | | | | have a website, so all you have to do is look up the |
| nearly endless quantity, and convenience (after all, | | | | address, set up a personal account and make the |
| you never leave your home!) | | | | transaction online! Whether it's a loan payment, a |
| * Online businesses. Many individuals, entrepreneurs, | | | | utility bill, or subscription, you can quickly and easily |
| and successful physical businesses have moved many | | | | perform the transactions, get email updates, and |
| of their product and services sales online. Whether it's | | | | check the status or usage of your services. Again, |
| a supplemental venue or a primary source, the | | | | this can be done at all hours of the day and during |
| Internet is a great place to sell-for one, it's much less | | | | holidays, which means you'll never have to be late. |
| expensive, and it's much easier than owning a | | | | Plus, you can save money on postage! |
| physical store, hiring employees, and upkeep. | | | | * Apply for loans/credit cards. Many companies offer |
| Products can be shipped from warehouses, or, in the | | | | you a discount on your purchases if you apply for |
| case of a small business, the owner's home! | | | | their credit card. All you have to do is fill out the |
| * Individual selling. Even for people who don't own a | | | | information and they'll take care of the rest. |
| business, selling products, whether it's an occasional | | | | * File Taxes. Ever get tired of paying an accountant |
| unused item in good condition or homemade | | | | too much for filing your taxes for you? Now you can |
| products, is easy! Many websites offer seller | | | | do it online! Sometimes you can even get it sent for |
| memberships, and for a small fee, individuals can sell | | | | free or at least for a much smaller fee. It's easy with |
| almost anything online. | | | | the step by step instructions you get. Plus, when you |
| * Banking. If you have a bank account, chances are, | | | | file electronically, you'll get your refund check much |
| you can also access it online. Usually, all you need is | | | | faster! |
| to set up an account on the website. Once you do, | | | | There are many other financial activities that can be |
| you can access your basic banking | | | | done on the Internet, from advice to services, plus, |
| information-account balances, transfers, transactions, | | | | many convenient tools and resources. Research ways |
| statements, and even automatic bill pay. The best | | | | that you can make money on the Internet! You |
| thing about keeping track of your banking online is | | | | might be surprised how easy it can be! |
| that you can know what's going on in your bank | | | | |