Everyone loves free stuff. But freebies aren’t good deeds. Companies do it to boost their bottom line. Many free products have a hidden cost, either directly or indirectly. So be on guard when you see the word “free.” It might end up costing you a lot of money. Find out how to avoid the trap.
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Believe it or not, you can get many things you buy every day for free. From necessities like food and clothing to fun stuff like travel and entertainment, an amazing number of things can be yours for nothing. These ideas won’t slash your budget to zero, but they’ll free up a nice chunk of cash.
When you’re on a tight budget, you need to stretch every dollar as far as it can go. Freecycle helps people give things away to those who can use them. While there are some downsides, Freecycle is easy to use and good for both your wallet and the environment. Here’s how it works.
Coupons are great when it comes to saving a few pennies here and there, but it’s not always easy to clip them out of the paper or remember to print them before heading to the store. Thankfully, the Internet has changed the couponing game, making it easy to find nearby deals and discounts, and even
If you’re looking for ways to pick up a little extra cash, it’s probably crossed your mind to try going through your closets looking for old stuff you can sell. Unused clothing, jewelry, collectibles, and tools can all fetch a pretty penny if you can find the right buyer for them. The easiest way to
Chase recently announced a new credit card in its popular Freedom line. But unlike the Freedom Flex and Freedom Unlimited, the Freedom Rise is designed for first-time credit card users. Yet it still offers the strong cash back and valuable benefits that the other Freedom cards are known for.
Chances are, if you’ve ever worked in an office – or any kind of 9-to-5 job – you’ve also fantasized occasionally about getting out. After a grueling day of dealing with unreasonable customers, unpaid bills, pointless meetings, and a grumpy boss banging on your door to demand the report you haven’t had a single minute to
Karma’s kind of the Swiss army knife of shopping tools, offering to let you compare prices, track prices over time, find coupon codes, or earn cash back in one little piece of software. But can it replace your go-to shopping extensions and apps?
There are loads of bartering sites designed to help you share, swap, and trade stuff. With the best sites, you can exchange clothes, music, or even vacation housing instead of spending your hard-earned cash.
Have you ever listed something for sale on Craigslist that sat for weeks or months without getting any bites? For some, selling on Craigslist is a pain-free process. But for others, there are numerous Craigslist alternatives that are likely more effective. Which one’s right for you?
Back in the day, there was only one way to listen to the music you wanted when you wanted to: buy the album. And that can get expensive for prolific audiophiles. Today, technology makes listening to the music you love significantly cheaper. There are even places you can get it — legally — for free.
With most Starbucks drinks ranging from $3 to $5, getting a latte every day isn’t a favorite habit of financial advisors. The good news is it’s possible to get free or seriously discounted Starbucks to help you get your coffee fix without breaking the bank.