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FEATURED FREEBIES: Listen up, small business owners! DialMyCalls.com lets you send a free voice message out to entire phone lists once a day. CARSShared Cars For Rent By the Hour:
Zipcar.com
Cheap No-frills Rentals at Select Vacation Spots:
Simplywheelz.com
Auto Driveaway
Autodriveaway.com - Transport someone else's car and pay no rental fees
Get Free C.L.U.E. Report Before You Purchase:
ChoiceTrust.com
CELLPHONES/TELEPHONES
Free Directory Assistance:
1-800-FREE-411
1-800-GOOG-411 (you can also text a request to 46645)
1-800-YellowPages
Long Distance Deals:
Oovoo.com - Free video conferencing and messaging (ad-supported)
Talkster.com - Free long distance (ad-supported)
Skype.com - Free worldwide PC-to-PC calls using free Skype software
MagicJack - Unlimited local and domestic long-distance calls for $40/year
Clarkhoward.com - Clark's complete list of long distance deals
Use Your Cellphone Abroad:
MAXroam.com - Use your cell phone abroad for a low cost
TheTravelInsider.info - Unlock your phone to use it anywhere in the world
Free text messaging services:
txt2day.com
mywirelessreminder.com
Hands-free texting and e-mailing:
Dial2Do.com
Free conference calling:
FreeConferenceCalling.com
Google Voice
Free faxing:
FaxZero.com
GotFreeFax.com
COMPUTERS
Free Software and Online Services:
See Clark's Giant List of Freeware!
Free Spyware and Scareware Fixes:
See Clark's Guide!
Internet telephony (VoIP):
Clarkhoward.com - Clark's list of Internet Telephony deals
Wi-Fi Access:
FON.com - Free private worldwide Wi-Fi network
Printer Cartridges:
Learn a simple trick to get up to 60% more ink from your cartridges
Ecofont.com - Free download that uses up to 20% less ink when printing
Web tools:
Sites.Google.com - Build a non-commercial website for free
GenBook.com - Free appointment software for your small business
OpenOffice.org - Free alternative to Microsoft Office
Zoho.com - Free alternative to Microsoft Office
People and Public Info Search:
Zabasearch.com
Wink.com
Spock.com
COUPONS & SHOPPING:
Coupons:
Hip2save.com - Coupon blog highlighting the best available deals
Southernsavers.com - Weekly store circulars and coupons valid in the SE
Woot.com - One incredible feature deal every day
Rather-Be-Shopping.com - Online coupon codes
SuddenValues.com - Weekly specials from local shops
RetailMeNot.com - Online coupon codes
ClothingDealsOnline.com - Online clothing deals
Dealcatcher.com - Up-to-the-minute list of the best available sales and offers
Nifty News & Decent Deals - One-stop guide to everything interesting and cheap
CouponMom.com - Grocery coupons and more
TheFrugalGirls.com - Grocery coupons and more
BradsDeals.com - Store coupons and more
HeadlineDeals.com - Coupon codes and more
SlickDeals.net - Coupon codes and more
MomsView.com - Store coupons and more
CouponSmarter.com - Store coupons and more
MyGroceryDeals.com - Grocery coupons and more
CouponChief.com - Online coupons and coupon codes
About.com - Huge list of links for coupons and bargains
CellFire.com - Coupons delivered to your cell phone
CatalogChoice.org - Remove your name from catalog mailing lists for free
SuperFiller.com - Finds inexpensive items on Amazon when you're short of getting $25 free shipping
Free Online Classifieds:
eCrater.com
Kijiji.com
BackPage.com
Craigslist.org
Free Online Price Protection Alerts:
RefundPlease.com
PriceProtectr.com
ShoppingNotes.com
PricePinx.com
EDUCATIONFree Online University Courses: (Non-credit)
U.C. Berkeley - Non-credited courses
MIT University - Non-credited courses
Wikiversity
Free Education - Search the web for courses
OpenCourseWare Finder
OpenLearn
Khan Academy
AcademicEarth.org
Free Entrepreneur Courses:
SBA.gov - Free classes for small business owners
MyOwnBusiness.org - Free Internet course for entrepreneurs
Free Online Language Courses:
BBC.co.uk Online Language School
LiveMocha.com
Word2word.com Free Language Courses - Links to many languages and resources
Free Media Production Workshops:
Apple Media Workshops - Classroom-based, hands-on courses teaching multimedia software
HP Learning Center - Free online classes
Free Teacher's Software:
The Gradeway Teacher's Suite - Combines a gradebook, lesson planner, attendance tracker and more
BlueBonkers.com - Free teaching aids
Textbook Comparison Shopping:
Clarkhoward.com - A list of Clark's favorite sites
Financial Aid information, Advice and Tools:
FinAid.org
SAT Tests:
Clarkhoward.com - A list of free SAT test prep opportunities
eKnowledge.com - Free SAT/ACT prep software for military personnel and their family members (shipping and handling charges apply)
ENTERTAINMENT
Free Books:
BookMooch.com
PaperbackSwap.com
PublicLibraries.com
LibraryElf.com
PodioBooks.com
Gutenberg.org
PoemHunter.com
LibriVox.org
Internet Sacred Text Archive Home
Free Music:
Pandora Radio
Jango (Internet radio)
Live365.com
GrooveShark.com
(Editor's note: EMI Records has filed suit against Grooveshark over the issue of licensing agreements for the use of EMI's catalog. We'll keep you updated on this pending litigation.)
QTrax.com
Slacker.com
NoiseTrade.com
Imeem.com
TheRadio.com
Cable/Satellite/HDTV: HOT!
Sling Box - Use your home cable/satellite service anywhere in the world
AntennaWeb.org - Get HDTV for free using your outdoor antenna
Hulu.com - Free TV content and movies
Joost.com - Free TV content and movies
FanCast.com - Free TV content and movies
Free Online Dating:
ClarkHoward.com - Clark's list of free online dating sites, plus user-submitted suggestions
Free Gaming:
NLOP.com - Free and legal online poker playing (ad-supported)
Adventure Game Studio - Play (and make!) your own video games for free
MMOHut.com - Free massively multiplayer online games
FINANCES Free Credit Report:
AnnualCreditReport.com - The only truly free credit report!
(Note: Users have reported being charged for Triple Advantage after being redirected to one of the 3 main credit bureaus' sites. Remember you can still get your free credit report by calling or writing.)
Credit Freeze Information:
Clarkhoward.com - How to freeze and protect your credit for $10 or less
Free Credit Counseling:
Nfcc.org - Free or low-cost credit counseling resources
Free Mortgage and Financial Calculators:
DinkyTown.net
HSH.com
FinancialCalculators.com
MyMoney.gov
DrCalculator.com
Free Tax Filing Services:
IRS.gov - Complete list of free or cheap IRS-recommended filing services
Clarkhoward.com - Clark's guide to low-cost tax filing information
TaxACT.com - Prepare and file your federal tax return for free -- regardless of high income
Free Estate Planning and Money Management:
USAAedfoundation.org
IRS.gov- Free IRS Services for those who qualify
Unclaimed Funds:
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation - Find out about unclaimed pension benefits
MissingMoney.com - Free national search for missing money
Peer-to-Peer/Social Lending:
Prosper.com
Zopa.com
Virgin Money
LendingClub.com
HEALTH
Cheap Eyeglasses:
Zenni Optical - starting at $8 a pair
Prescriptions:
Samsclub.com - Discount healthcare for members
Clarkhoward.com - Clark's compilation of prescription plans for less
Office Visits:
TakeCareHealth.com - Free to the unemployed through the end of 2009 (Some restrictions apply)
Supplies:
OstoGroup.com - Free ostomy supplies for the uninsured
Misc.:
GeorgiaHealthInfo.gov - Ga. residents can shop for the best prices on prescriptions, outpatient procedures and long-term care options
HOMES
Mortgage and Financial Calculators:
DinkyTown.net
HSH.com
DrCalculator.com
Mortgage Cheat Sheet:
Clarkhoward.com - Tells you exactly the right questions to ask your lender when applying
Discount online brokers:
Doorfly.com
Foreclosures:
EmailForeclosures.com - Foreclosure listings sent by email
RedFin.com - A discount online brokerage for residential real estate (only available in select areas)
ServiceLive.com - Name your price for home repairs
WhiteFence.com - Comparison shop for utilities online
LEGALInexpensive Legal Documents:
Nolo.com
Legal Self-help Sites by State:
http://clarkhoward.com/topics/legal_self_sites.htm
Living Wills:
CaringInfo.org - Free advance directive information
LIFE AND FAMILY
Free Food on Your Birthday: HOT!
Clarkhoward.com - A giant list of restaurants that offer you free food on your birthday
Free Food for Kids:
MyKidsEatFree.com - Find restaurants near you where kids can eat for free
Estate Planning and Money Management:
USAAedfoundation.org
MISCELLANEOUS
FREE Household Goods:
Freecycle.org
ThrowPlace.com
ReUseItNetwork.org
FREE user manuals:
SafeManuals.com - Available from nearly all manufacturers
Razor Blades:
Clarkhoward.com - Extend the life of your razor blades with this simple trick!
PETS
Adopt a Pet For Free:
Petfinder.org - Search the nationwide index of pets available for adoption from shelters and Humane Societies.
TRAVEL
Bus Service:
MegaBus.com
BoltBus.com
Travel Discount Websites:
Biddingfortravel.com
Roomsaver.com
Priceline.com
Hotwire.com
Mobissimo.com
Rent Private Accommodations Directly from the Owner:
Vacation Rentals by Owner
Vacationrentals.com
HomeAway.com
Stay With a New Friend:
CouchSurfing.com