Freebies
Get Millions of Books and Magazines for Free
Donna Freedman on August 15, 2014
A good novel, a classic whodunit, a scientific treatise, a trashy celebrity mag – all this and more can be yours for little or nothing.
Free Credit Scores: Help or Hindrance?
Marilyn Lewis on July 26, 2016
Free credit scores are available like never before. But are they making things clearer or causing confusion?
Got Prime? Enjoy Free Amazon Music Streaming
Krystal Steinmetz on June 12, 2014
Amazon launches Prime Music, a 1 million song, ad-free music streaming service.
Free Doughnuts for National Doughnut Day
Krystal Steinmetz on June 5, 2014
Whether you spell it doughnut or donut, they’re being celebrated, and you can score one for free on June 6!
Need a New Hobby or Skill? Free Tutorials Can Help
Kimberly Winkowitsch on May 8, 2014
Looking for some top-quality tutorials to help you with a skill? These online tutorials can teach you everything from crafting and sewing to music lessons and workout routines.
TurboTax Fights Against Simplified, Free Tax Filing
Krystal Steinmetz on April 16, 2014
Intuit is behind a campaign to prevent the IRS from instituting its own return-free filing system.
Swag Isn’t Really Free, Says the IRS
Krystal Steinmetz on April 8, 2014
Those so-called gifts count as taxable income, and the IRS wants its cut. Even if you’re a Hollywood star.
Feds Urge Card Companies to Provide Free Credit Scores
Krystal Steinmetz on February 28, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants Americans to have free, regular access to their credit scores.
There’s No Such Thing as a Free Puppy
Donna Freedman on February 20, 2014
Got your emergency fund in place? Good. Now set one up for your pet, to deal with any minor (or major) issues that might arise.
After Fracking Explosion, Residents Offered Free Pizza
Krystal Steinmetz on February 19, 2014
Chevron sends gift certificates for pizza to 100 nearby residents after a fatal fracking well explosion and fire in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Free Credit Scores for Discover Cardholders
Krystal Steinmetz on August 24, 2020
Those who have consumer credit cards from Discover will soon notice something new on their monthly credit card statements — a free FICO credit score.
Get Free Retirement Advice From the Pros
Donna Freedman on February 17, 2014
Take advantage of this online event to get a better understanding of how to save for your future, even if your budget is tight.
Using TurboTax? Here’s How to Increase Your Tax Refund up to 10 Percent, Free
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 22, 2014
Use TurboTax, and you can get 5 or 10 percent added to your federal tax refund, free. The one catch? You have to take it on an Amazon gift card.
How to Get Free Cellphone Service
Allison Martin on January 20, 2014
Tired of spending a ton of cash on your cellphone bill each month? We explain how to change to free or greatly discounted service.
Tax Hacks 2014: 5 Ways to Get Free Help With Tax Prep
Allison Martin on January 15, 2014
Americans spend an average of $261 to get an itemized federal and state tax return done. Check out these tips to get free help with your return this year.
How 6 Families Went Gift-Free for Christmas
Guest Blogger on December 16, 2013
Some families celebrate the holidays, but do so without exchanging gifts. Could you have gift-free holidays? Families tell how and why they do it.
6 Ways You Can Still Get Free Checking
Marilyn Lewis on December 3, 2013
Banks want to earn about $100 a year from your checking account by charging you fees for a service that used to be free. Here’s how you can avoid paying.
6 Steps to Stress-Free Holiday Tipping
Marilyn Lewis on November 29, 2013
Tipping traditions are all over the map, from beer for the garbage man to wads of cash for the doorman. What to do when your heart sings “Give! Give! Give!” but your wallet says “Ouch!”
How to Find Free or Cheap Wi-Fi When Traveling
B.T. Ballenger on November 26, 2013
There are literally thousands of options for getting free Internet on the go. Of course, a lot of them also sell burgers or coffee.
10 Free Ways to Protect Your Identity
Guest Blogger on November 21, 2013
Having your identity stolen can cost you a great deal, but identity theft protection doesn’t have to. Here are easy — and free — ways to reduce your risk.
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