I need some help

I really need some help right now. I have been checking out this site for about 3 months and finally decided to join. Like everyone else I need to make some $$$ but unlike everyone else, I do not know where to begin or what anything is, such as: clickbank, affiliates, etc. I have submitted a couple articles to AC after reading redtides posts but no luck yet. I seriously need to make some $ because my wife is about to lose her job, I'm in college, and I need to be able to afford to pay for my daughters daycare. I am willing to learn (and I am very intelligent, just not with making money online) and also willing to do what ever it takes. If anyone could please help me I would be VERY VERY greatful. Thanks