WEBSITES - You’re a smart consumer if you are suspicious of anything that says it’s free. However, here are some great websites that are useful and FREE:
1. Money mapping – visit
www.mint.com to track you spending, goals, and monthly budget.
2. Projects -
www.findhow.co m – wonderful “how to” site that gives directions for almost everything from how to roast a turkey to how to become an aircraft mechanic. If you just want to expand your knowledge, this is a great site.
3. Family communication -
www.famundo.co m,
www.keepandsha re.com,
www.google.com – these sites enable busy families to communicate, connect, share and organize the family schedule online.
4. Computer questions -www.asktcl.com – for those of us who are not particularly technical, the Computer Lady can answer your computer questions. The site has answers to various questions, links to free software, and tutorials.
5. Cell phone recycling -
www.flipswap.c om – Want to recycle your old phone and get paid? This site will let you do that and it’s fast and free. So when you buy your new phone, at least get paid for your old one!
6. Free security computer software:
a.
www.avast.com – antivirus program that is highly rated yet doesn’t slow down your computer.
b.
http://free.avg.com – free antivirus and antispyware for Windows 7, Vista and XP.
c.
www.pctools.co m/free-antiverus – free antivirus for Windows Vista, XP, and 2000.
d.
www.microsoft. com/security_essentials/ - provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
7. Online shoppers:
a.
www.honesty.co m – if you shop at eBay, this site is highly valuable. It enables you to simply enter the item you are searching for and the category, then Honesty.com will search comparable values. In the end, you will know if you have a good deal or not.
b.
www.beatmypric e.com – if you found an item online, enter the details at Beatmyprice.co
m, and see if someone has found it cheaper somewhere else. Beatmyprice.co
m will show you which sites have the best prices for that exact item. They will be ranked from the lowest price to the most expensive.
c.
www.smarter.co m – this site uses an unbiased system to compare prices on products from thousands of online merchants. Additionally, you can see product reviews, as well as tips to find the right product.
d.
www.priceadvan ce.com – lets your browser compare prices for you. With technology moving forward, consider adding a browser plug-in that incorporates a price comparison feature to a number of popular merchant sites such as amazon.com, Best Buy, and Sears. While you shop for products at your favorite online stores, Price Advance will automatically search other retailers for better prices.
e.
www.ebates.com – searches for rewards and bonuses offered by online retailers. This site shows current deals from about 900 online stores. Additionally they have a coupon section which gives you choices from “free shipping” to “free gifts.”
