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12 Legit Ways to Get Free Internet
Internet access is a must-have in today’s world. We use the internet to connect with friends, shop, pay bills, and access entertainment. Eighty-nine percent of people in the United States use the internet.[1] But internet access isn’t cheap, and costs aren’t likely to go down anytime soon. On average, Americans pay around $50 per month…
85 Places Offering Free Birthday Stuff
Every year, I consider going on a ridiculous scavenger hunt of sorts: running around town and getting all the free birthday stuff I can. The problem is, I can only eat so much stuff in a single day. Ben & Jerry’s, Baskin-Robbins, and Cheesecake Factory, I’m looking at you! Since I know I’m not the…
5 Legit Ways to Get Free Gas Cards
Are you spending too much money on gas? Would getting free gas cards every now and then help? Gas prices are rising again, and that means lots of drivers are looking for ways to save money on fuel. That includes everything from switching to a more fuel-efficient car to driving around in search of the…
6 Clever Ways to Get Free Cable TV Channels
If you want to cut the cable and watch TV for free, you’re not alone. In fact, the U.S. cable industry lost 410,000 subscribers during the first quarter of 2017 alone. People clearly want to save money on cable, including me. After paying $144 a month for cable and internet for the past two years,…
13 Places to Get $1,000+ in Free Baby Samples That New Moms Will Love
Fact of life: babies are expensive. Which means new parents can use all the free baby samples they can get. If you think about the diapers, clothes, bottles, travel gear, and all the expenses you forget to plan for, the costs start to add up. According to a 2017 USDA study, the average American household…
10 Easy Ways to Save Electricity (and Reduce Your Bill)
You don’t need 100 ways to save electricity in order to see a major difference on your next energy bill. You just need information on our 10 proven ways to save electricity at home to get started. It’s summer, the time of year for backyard grilling, lounging poolside, and…skyrocketing electric bills. That last element isn’t something most…
20 Cheap Date Ideas Under $20 for a Romantic Night Out
Fun and cheap date ideas can spice up any relationship. Remember on your first date with your partner when you were so nervous you couldn’t stop smiling? You laughed hysterically at all their bad jokes and got the butterflies when you shared your first kiss. Now you’re the no makeup, sweatpants-wearing, do-everything-together couple that enjoys…
12 Apps Like Ibotta to Earn Cash Back at Grocery Stores
Nowadays, savvy shoppers are saving money with apps like Ibotta. If you aren’t familiar with Ibotta, it’s a free mobile app that gives you rebates for different grocery items. You can unlock rebates through the app by completing small tasks before and after you shop, like taking a short survey or reading about a product….
15 Hacks to Score Free or Cheap Starbucks Drinks
Getting Starbucks on the cheap isn’t easy. Still, that doesn’t make people any less hooked on it. If you’re a Starbucks addict, then you probably wouldn’t mind knowing how to get cheap (or free) Starbucks drinks. After all, there’s a story on the news every week trying to make viewers feel guilty about how much…
14 Smart Ways to Save Money on Groceries
There are a few things that everyone needs to spend money on, like housing, utilities, and food. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017 the average single American spent $3,008 on food prepared at home. The average couple? $7,500 per year.[1] That’s about $250 per month if you’re flying solo, and $625 if…