Is the stock market really a worthwhile business for anyone to start in 2008, or has the chance gone? Can you make a fortune from it? Can penny stocks or affiliate marketing be good ways to make money? Is affiliate marketing simply a way to make money by selling other peoples products - usually online - for a commission. The commission is usually a percentage but can often be a fixed fee per sale. Is this a good way to make a living? Currently it is but as with all things internet related the landscape can change within days or months. However if you do start an affiliate business you do have the option once you have found a market that is profitable to create your own related product.