Posted on 07 January 2011
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It might seem to everyone that nothing in this world is for free. However this is not true. There are certain things that can be obtained for nothing at all. Below we shall consider 22 things that can be obtained for free.
1. Language Lessons
Since the world has become more mobile a good idea would be to learn languages. The good news is that this can be done for free. The internet has made things much easier for people.
You can learn any language that interests you, from, Spanish to Urdu. You can use these resources via podcasts. A good place to start is BBC. You can easily put all the required information into your mp3 player and listen to it whenever you have the time to.
2. Classes At MIT
There are many people who might not have been able to get a good education. This could be due to poor grades or because they were not able to afford going to college. However MIT now offers many of its undergraduate and graduate courses online.
There is a disadvantage. The courses will not actually count towards any actual college credit. However people just wanting to study and increase their knowledge should take up some courses.
3. Museums
Many museums charge very high prices for an entry ticket. However there are a few days that somemuseums offer free entry to people. An example is the summer programs organised by the Art Institute of Chicago.
4. Pets
Nowadays buying a pet can be quite expensive. However it is possible for people to get free pets. Websitessuch as Craiglist and Petfinder do provide free pets.
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Posted on 28 March 2009
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The best things in life may be free, but these days the important things certainly are not. We have taken on the role of consumers so well, that we don’t even realize that so much stuff that we are being made to pay for should be totally free. And the good news is: lots of it is. What’s lacking is awareness. And that’s exactly what I’ve brought for you here. Here is a list of 20 things that you can get totally free, without even compromising on quality.
1. Your Credit Report
All those ads online offering free credit reports are a scam, we learnt that ages ago. But what’s not is a scam is http://annualcreditreport.com. Don’t be fooled by what ever other websites are telling you. At annualcreditreport.com, you can get 1 free report from each of the 3 credit reporting agencies every 12 months.
2. Credit Card
Give me one good reason why anyone should pay the credit card companies an annual fee? First they make money by charging you interest, and then you have to pay annual fees as well. Don’t pay for a credit card annual feel. American Express has no fee cards, and many other financial institutions offer the same. Don’t pay any more credit card annual fees.
3. Banking Services
Just say NO to paying bank fees. Sign up for their free account. Switch banks if you have to, just don’t pay any fees for banking. Banks are already earning interest by holding your money, so why should you pay them more? Do your best to never pay for checks again too. Pay your bills using free bill pay services or online using your debit or credit cards. When and if you do run out of checks, have a nice friendly meeting with your local bank branch manager and ask about getting a free refill.
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