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Is There Really a Freebie Santa Claus

If you are a cynic when it comes to offers of free stuff, you are not alone. Everyone has had notions like “there is no such thing as a free lunch” and “if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is” drilled into their heads, and for good reason – these things often hold water. On the flip side, there ARE actually lots of places you can score some decent free stuff, if you know where to look and are willing to devote some time to hunting them down. The key to getting the best free stuff with the least amount of hassle is to stick with that healthy cynicism but to also dipping your toe in the freebie pool little by little. (more…)

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December 24th, 2011

Hints for Finding Free Stuff Online

The internet is awash in wonderful freebies. The problem is finding them, and sorting out the real freebies from those that will cost you in the long run. Fortunately for those of us that resist the notion of not finding cool freebies, there are many tips that can help you filter out the bad results as quickly as possible. (more…)

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October 10th, 2011

Finding Free Stuff!!

Are you crazy about web freebies? Do you love free stuff? Who doesn’t love free stuff? Most people appreciate the occasional free sample in the mail, but there is a specific group of individuals—freebie hunters—that are dedicated to finding the very best in freebie offers. Fortunately for them, and all of us, the World Wide Web is a treasure trove of freebies, special offers and promotions. Coupons and free samples are just some of what you can get by becoming a dedicated freebies hunter. If you are new to the world of active freebie hunting, here are five ways you can go about finding more free stuff.

1. Getting a Hold of Free Samples. Free samples are the bread and butter of the dedicated freebie hunter. Who doesn’t like free samples? Free stuff is good stuff. However, be forewarned that once you get into the world of free samples, it can be easy to get carried away. You may find that your mailbox can fast become flooded with free samples. If not your physical mailbox, your inbox can also become flooded with free coupon offers. Always read the fine print carefully when you are soliciting a free sample directly from a manufacturer. You may inadvertently be signing up for newsletters, promotions and ads. To find the best and latest free samples, visit the StartSampling.com website. StartSampling is an innovative company that allows you to sample new products from exciting companies. If you have a favorite company, you can head to their website and sign up directly for new product samples and discount coupons. For instance, if you are a fan of Crest brand toothpaste or Oil of Olay products, you can sign up with them directly for free samples and coupons.

2. Looking for Free Communications Tools? If you are looking for the best in free telecommunications tools, you are in luck. For those of you tired of being overcharged for faulty 4-1-1 telephone calls, there is now a free directory that you can turn to. Free directory assistance is now available to you at 1-800-FREE-411. This free directory assistance allows you to get most numbers that you need at absolutely no charge. However, you will have to listen to a short advertisement before you are allowed to find your number. For even more free telecommunications tools, check out this handy phone tool. The next time you are stuck in an unpleasant situation and need to escape, plan on using the popularitydialer.com. Simply set the time you need and you will receive a fake call that can pull you out of a less than desirable situation.

3. Finding Free Memory. Need more ways to stay on top of things? Are post-it notes just not cutting it? If you need a little more, you will find that memotome.com can be a great help. Memotome.com is a free scheduling tool that allows you to stay on top of events and dates. It is free to become a member and you even get access to free party and event planning tools.

4. Get Your Fill of Free Literature. Are you an avid reader? If so, you will find that paperbackswap.com is a reader’s paradise. All you have to do is choose the book you want to read and request it. You should receive the book in the mail in a few short days. You can also list your own paperback books that you would like to get rid of.

5. Your Free Route to Financial Planning. If you are looking to become a financial planner, check out the very free planning tools that are available online. You can take advantage of free calculators that allow you to figure out your income and savings.

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January 3rd, 2011

Money Saving Websites and Forums a Great Resource for Free Stuff

In any economy, it is essential to save money and therefore any way there is to get free stuff is a good way. Many pages online offer help, advice and even coupons on how to save money and be frugal. These websites offer coupons to reduce the grocery or department store bill, send out monthly newsletter with the best moneysaving tips and even direct their visitors to free stuff.

Many bigger companies, manufacturers of everyday household items and restaurants offer coupons for reduced price or sometimes free products. Visiting every month all the different manufacturers’ web pages can be very lengthy and proves to be not very efficient. But by visiting one of the sites that cumulate all that information into their web pages, one can save enormous amounts of time and additionally save dollars when shopping.

Essentially, when looking for web pages that offer grocery coupons, links to free products and more it is important to make sure that a trustworthy site is entered. On the Internet, viruses and identity theft are a great concern. Of course, many of these online coupon resources require signing up, but it always depends on the information they ask to determine whether a page is fraud or not. In general such pages should not ask for social security numbers, credit card numbers or other account information. They may ask for name, age, telephone number and address.

Signing up to one of these wonderful money saving pages is quick and easy. Many of these web pages also offer coupon printers so that the barcode on coupons gets printed legible for the store scanner. Some of the coupons and rebates found on those pages will help the shopper to free products or credit on a store card so that the shopper is able to receive free products at the next shopping trip. There are pages that even offer state customized advice. These pages offer a list of coupons, free products and special offers from certain stores close to the location that was picked as home location. This function offers shoppers the opportunity to exactly know where they are able to get free or reduced products close to home and shoppers do not have to do a lengthy search to find out which stores will accept certain deals and coupons.

Some of the pages also offer forums, where other shoppers will post advice or deals that they saw in the area. This is often a great tool to save, since stores will have a reduced sale, a clearance sale after a certain holiday and other shoppers will post where they saw great deals. This way whoever is subscribed to receive alerts from the forum gets to know where great seasonal or short-term deals due to promotions and clearances can be found. The more pages a shopper is a part of, the more deals can be found and the more money can be saved.

Money savers are everywhere and with little effort shoppers can save money for college funds, vacations funds or just to have some money for fun. When looking to reduce monthly spending and still trying to stay at a certain standard of living, online resources can be used to just do that. There are many companies, that will offer free trial sizes or regular sizes of new or improved products and to find out about such deals, a subscription to one of the moneysaving websites can help shoppers to more of these free products. It is easy to save money, and the more experienced a shopper gets and the more a shopper learns about saving money with these websites, the more will actually be saved.

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June 14th, 2010

Your Retirement Guide To Living Cheap…Four Ways To Have It All

The guide to living cheap does not mean sacrifice. If you think you do not have enough money to retire…stop a minute. Here are four different lifestyles which has kept the writer and wife retired for 15 years. They are not only cheap they are fun as well…you can do this too.

1) Living on a sailboat in the Caribbean. We lived the life Jimmy Buffett sings about for eight wonderful years. Up and down the island chain from Venezuela to the Virgin Islands. Cheap…we averaged spending $1,000 a month when in the islands. Remember there is no charge for dropping your anchor in a beautiful bay. Ashore in the hotels they were paying $500 and up per night…we had a better view.

2) Full time RV is a great frugal retirement lifestyle. If you enjoy traveling without the hassle of packing and unpacking, give it a try. Monthly rent was around $450…pretty cheap including utilities. We used the RV as a means of finding a permanent retirement home. You can enjoy this fun, frugal retirement lifestyle too.

3) Live Overseas…we did for eight years. It is fun, cheap, safe and interesting. Currently one million Americans are living in Mexico. You can live very well here for $1500 to $2000 a month…including a maid…and health insurance which is $270 a year. You are three times more likely to a victim of violent crime in Mexico vs the US. Jimmy Buffett is right folks…changes in latitude changes in attitude.

4) Downsizing…when we moved from a 1800 square foot home to a 35 foot sailboat…about 50 square feet of space where you can stand up. You quickly find out that you can do without 98% of your stuff…and that is conservative. Downsizing from a big house to a condo is a piece of cake.

Still think you can not afford to retire?

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February 19th, 2010

Lucky Seven: 7 Budget-Friendly Decorating Tips

If you are a decorator on a budget, this is the perfect read for you. Below are some money-saving ideas for home improvement:

Recycle – old furnishings are not synonymous to tacky just as new furnishings are not all chic. You can still use whatever furnishings you have by simple upgrading and this you can do by polishing, re-upholstering, accessorizing or thorough cleaning. Believe it or not, these simple methods can make your old furniture and rooms look brand new. Rearranging the furniture, switching pieces and adding few accessories can transform your home for a lot less!

Apply a Coat of Paint- This is one of the best ways to change the look of a room. It’s also very affordable. You can use your imagination and choose an entirely new color scheme or use a set of stencils for a unique look. If you aren’t sure of the color, buy a small can of paint and test it out first.

Use your artwork. You don’t necessarily have to be Picasso to display your artwork. Simple creative and artistic stuff you have will look nice. After all, it’s your home you’re decorating and not an art gallery. A collage of pictures, paper art or origami, flower arrangement, swatches of fabrics, murals, etc. are already works of art that look will make your home interior unique and artistic, even if you’re not a real artist. See, no need to spend for a painting or whatever wall decor.

Make New Curtains- Curtain are one of the easiest things to sew and you can create an entire new look for your room for just a few dollars. You can also find many curtains at yard sales and thrift stores, if you feel you are a little bit “sewing challenged.”

Buy an Area Rug- An area rug can quickly change the entire feel of a room. You’ll need to make sure you measure your room before you start looking, as you don’t want to buy a rug that is too big. Make sure the rug is large enough to fit under all four legs of whatever furniture you put it under. Otherwise, you’ll end up with furniture that is uneven. Circular rugs work best in smaller rooms, while rectangular rugs work best in larger rooms. You can also change the rugs between rooms to create new looks.

Use area rugs – your decorating endeavor will only be called complete if you have area rugs to adorn your floors or walls with. If you don’t wish to buy new pieces, simply switch area rugs between rooms.

Install new lighting – no well-decorated home will look polished with a dull light to boot. Your place will only look shady and dim. What a shame for that redecorating effort. Change old lightings. If you have money to spare, buying a new lamp to add to your bedroom or living room will be a refreshing treat for the eyes.

There are many ways that you can save money when you are redecorating a room. Most of the above tips can be completed for under a hundred dollars, and some for much, much less than that. Use your imagination to create a look that inspires you and is right in line with your tastes.

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February 11th, 2010

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