Things in LIfe that Are Free

Secrets for Getting Things for Free

By Claire Moylan, published May 03, 2006
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So many people concentrate on making more money that they fail to realize that money is going out of style. Honestly. We are becoming a society involved in free exchange. The fact is why spend money for something when someone is offering it for free? For one, you incur no debt or obligation, and there are no contracts to sign. It's free! Don't believe me? I started a list of things I am noticing that are becoming free. At the end of this article, you will see the biggest secret I know to getting something for free. What are your tips?

Internet

Didn't Tim Berners-Lee create a total free zone with his invention of the Internet? Did he get paid for it? Heck, no! He didn't even want to patent it. That would have meant that one person had control of it and he understood that this was to be about free exchange, not money and typical commerce. And in case you suggest that an Internet provider costs money, I will point you to the nearest library that usually has plenty of terminals free for anybody's use just by presenting a library card. Totally free.

Skype Phone Service

I'm sure we all have numerous stories of cell phone bills that were outrageous. Why? Simply because the fine print in a contract binds you to pay outrageous fees unless you're some kind of mind-blowing psychic that speaks legalese to boot! The best phone contract, in my opinion, is NO PHONE CONTRACT. And yes, I do believe the service should be FREE! And Skype seems to agree with me. At skype.com, they think the world should talk for free too. If you already own a pc with sound capabilities all you have to do is sign-up and use their software, which is free. If you want to use it with a phone, yes, you do have to buy a phone, but Ebay has some simple ones for very cheap!

Free Employment Services

When you're looking for a job and money is tight, that's when knowledge of freebies really comes in handy. Why pay for a newspaper subscription? The local libraries carry not only the local papers but also other major metropolitan areas too. The nice thing about canceling your subscription is that the paper is always available and not lying around the house making a big mess.

Takeaways
  • Upromise.com offers free money for college.
  • Skype.com believes everyone should talk for free.
  • A library card opens up a world of free offers.
Did You Know?
The Internet was never patented.
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