Yes, You Can Make Six Figures As A YouTube Star ... And Still End Up Poor

It's the new American Dream: Quitting your job to become famous on YouTube. Dozens, possibly hundreds of people, have built up huge audiences on Google's video upload site, and the media is full of stories of their success. The archetype is Jenna Marbles, who has millions of fans and makes an estimated $350,000 a year from her self-deprecating takes on life as an American female. But before you buy a videocamera and tell your boss to shove it, consider what it costs to become a YouTube star. Tur...