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Close your wallet -- your money's no good here. Check out these 30 valuable goods and services that won't cost you a penny.
[Related content: free, frugal, financial planning, hot deals, savings]
By Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
It's been said that the best things in life are free -- and we couldn't agree more. That's why we're back with our third annual list of our favorite freebies.
Find coupons online
We looked for primo goods and services (no useless junk allowed). And boy, did we find 'em, from financial management and planning help to entertainment and vacation freebies.
We've laid out our list in text format below for easy printing or e-mailing.
Go ahead. Embrace your inner tightwad. And share your own fabulous freebies with others in the comment area below.
1. Free video games
If you're looking for games for the kids -- or an excuse to act like a kid yourself -- head to Kongregate, PopCap Games, Pogo.com and OnlineFlashGames for thousands of free online and downloadable games of all types.
For educational or just-for-fun games suited to young kids, check out PBS Kids, Discovery Kids, NickJr.com and Scholastic.com.
2. Free birthday goodies
A slew of businesses will give you prime freebies on your birthday that almost make getting older worth it. For instance, anyone can get free admission to Disneyland or Disney World in 2009. Join the birthday club at Toys R Us and your child (younger than 10) will get a free toy or gift card every year.
If you sign up in advance to join the club at your favorite eatery, you could score free food on your birthday. For example, you can get a free meal at Famous Dave's BBQ and free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery and Baskin Robbins. Search the Web for "birthday freebies," then call your local restaurants to ask whether they participate in the deal. For more, see "20 freebies for your birthday."
3. Free shipping
Special delivery! Some retailers still offer free shipping on every order, including Alyssa Basket Designs (special-occasion gifts), Blue Nile (jewelry), Piperlime (shoes), Shopbop.com (clothes) and Zappos.com (shoes).
More from MSN Money and Kiplinger
The 100 most useful Web sites
The best buys of fall
Free toothpaste for life!
10 things we overpay for
10 hot dates in a bad economy
Quiz: Is it worth it?
Many online merchants offer free shipping if you can pick up the item at your local store, including Wal-Mart, Payless and REI. This comes in handy for online-only items, oversize purchases or goods that have sold out at your local store. Or, look for free shipping deals when you spend a certain amount, such as orders over $25 at Amazon.com. See FreeShipping.org for more deals.
10 things online retailers won't tell you
4. Free software
For most of your computing needs, you can get free software. For word processing and spreadsheets, go to OpenOffice.org. For anti-virus protection, head to AVG. For free basic photo editing, check out Picasa, or for more advanced touch-ups, try Gimp. And to manage your finances, use the free programs at Mint.com or Wesabe.
5. Free stock trades
At Wells Fargo, you get 100 commission-free online trades per year if your cumulative account balance is $25,000 or more (including your Wells Fargo checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, IRAs and brokerage accounts).
Also, Zecco offers 10 free trades per month if you have $25,000 in your brokerage account.
Quiz: What kind of spender are you?
6. Free credit report
By law, you're entitled to one free report once a year from each of the three main credit bureaus. Go to AnnualCreditReport.com to find out what lenders can see about your credit history. See "Raise your credit score to 740" for advice on what to do next.
7. Free TV and movies
Head online to watch free episodes from hundreds of TV shows -- old and current -- as well as free movies. And it's perfectly legal.
At OVGuide you'll find a list of TV and movie sites including Hulu, Veoh and Fancast, as well as individual network Web sites, such as ABC and CBS. (See "R.I.P., cable TV?" for more info on free and cheap home entertainment.)
8. Free ATMs
A buck or two here and there may not seem like a big deal, but if you're frequenting ATMs outside your bank's network, the surcharges can add up quickly.
Get money from an ATM that belongs to a surcharge-free network. Allpoint has about 200 participating institutions and 32,000 ATMs. MoneyPass has 600 members and 8,000 ATMs.
9. Free (and risk-free) interest
Many banks offer free savings accounts, but they won't help your money grow. Instead, use a high-yield online savings account for your short-term savings, such as ING Direct, HSBC Direct or Emigrant Direct. They're FDIC-insured and were recently paying around 1.3%. They have no minimum-balance requirement, so you earn that rate whether you have $1 or $100,000 saved.
And consider the free interest-bearing checking accounts from ING Direct and EverBank. They're also FDIC-insured and were recently paying between 0.25% and 1.96%, depending on the balance in the account. (Most traditional banks' free checking accounts pay you nil.)
10. Airline freebies
Airlines may be scaling back their perks, but some still have freebies for fliers. For instance, Southwest lets you check two bags for free, while most others charge for luggage. JetBlue lets you check one bag free, plus gives you access to free TV, satellite radio and all-you-can-eat snacks. Continental still serves free meals on several routes. And all kids under age 2 can fly free on your lap on any airline.
Don't forget about the free flights you can score by signing up for an airline's frequent-flier program (enrollment is also free). See the program guide at WebFlyer for the lowdown on each airline's rules.
11. Free money for grad school
On average, a year of graduate school costs $28,375 for a master's degree at a public school and $38,665 at a private school. But free money abounds, from grants and scholarships to assistantships and fellowships.
See "How to find free money for college" to learn more.
12. Free rewards
You have to buy groceries and gas anyway, so why not use those purchases to get a little more green in your wallet? Sign up for a rewards credit card and get free money, gift certificates, airline miles or other perks. (Of course, it's free only if you pay the balance in full each month without incurring interest charges.)
The hottest customer perks
When you have to make a purchase online, start at BondRewards to earn another cool freebie: You click on an affiliated online retailer (there are hundreds) to do your shopping as usual, and a percentage of your purchase is given back to you in your BondRewards account. You then redeem your rewards for U.S. savings bonds or cash.
Video: How to get free prescription drugs
13. Free financial advice
Not to toot our own horns (OK, maybe just a little), but Kiplinger.com and MSN Money are treasure-troves of free financial advice. Use tools and calculators to get on the right financial track.
14. Free mobile apps
You spent all that money on a new iPhone. Now download some free apps to help you save money and recoup the cost. For instance, the free Mint.com or Quicken apps help you track your spending and manage your money and investments on the go. ATM Hunter can help you find a surcharge-free machine near wherever you are. And iShop can help you search for the lowest price on an item before you buy.
There are plenty of other useful applications at the iTunes App Store, with free recipes, weather updates, diet help, music, games and more.
15. Free books, movies and music
If you haven't been to the public library lately, dust off your card. It's your ticket to mounds of free books, magazines, CDs and movies.
Many libraries also offer free lectures, book readings and community clubs to residents.
Continued: More fabulous freebies
16. Free online bill-paying
Stop paying your bills by check and put those payments on autopilot. At many banks, you get free bill paying with every online checking account. (Be sure you read the fine print -- some banks may require you to maintain a certain balance in your checking account to get the freebie.)
But even if your bank doesn't give you this freebie, you can probably arrange for automatic bill paying directly with the parties sending the bills, such as your utility, credit card, phone and mortgage companies.
17. Free kids' meals
Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch -- or dinner. Kids eat free at Denny's, Lone Star Steakhouse and Roadhouse Grill every Tuesday night (and some Saturdays) with a paying adult. IHOP, Golden Corral, Marie Callender's and Chevys restaurants offer kids-eat-free deals at select locations.
You can search for eateries in your area at KidsMealDeals.com.
18. Free digital storage space
With free online backup storage, you can protect your important files and photos from computer crashes, theft or natural disaster.
For instance, SpiderOak and MyOtherDrive each give you 2 gigabytes of free and secure digital storage space. You can also store your cherished photos and videos at sites such as Photobucket and Flickr. Print-ordering sites such as Snapfish, Shutterfly or Wal-Mart also allow you to store photos as long as your account is active.
19. Free tech recycling -- with benefits
Not only is it getting easier to keep your old electronics out of the landfill, but you may even get some free cash in exchange. Services such as BuyMyTronics.com, Gazelle, MyBoneyard and GreenPhone.com recycle or refurbish your old tech and send you a check in return. They take cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, game consoles and more.
If you can't find anyone willing to pay for your dinosaur, look for other free places to recycle. For instance, Best Buy will take many of your tech castoffs at no charge. And keep your eyes open for free e-recycling days in your city.
20. Free capital gains
Who wouldn't love to let their investments grow 100% tax-free? Take a pass on paying capital-gains taxes by investing in a Roth IRA. Any money you put into your Roth grows tax-free, and you won't owe Uncle Sam a dime when you cash out in retirement. It's all yours.
21. Free tour guides
To get a real feel for a city when you're traveling, team up with a local. The Global Greeter Network organizes volunteers in several cities worldwide to show you around, give you the inside scoop and answer your questions. Tours can last a couple hours or longer, the service is free, and there's a strict no-tipping policy.
Cities include New York, Houston, Chicago, Paris, Buenos Aires, Melbourne and Toronto. (See the full list.)
22. Free culture
You can visit many museums, galleries and other attractions nationwide for free on special discount days or during certain hours. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, for example, offers free admission every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Some top-notch attractions are free every day of the year, such as Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the St. Louis Science Center and the Getty Center in Los Angeles. And many college campuses host free concerts and student art exhibits.
23. Free financial planning
At Voyant, you can get a free personalized picture of your finances without shelling out thousands of dollars for a session with an adviser. You can map your financial goals, such as buying a home or saving for your kids' college, along an interactive timeline, and test what-if scenarios quickly.
It may not replace the service of a financial planner, but it's a helpful way to get a general idea of your finances and benchmark your progress. And did we mention it's free?
24. Free recipes
Not sure what's for dinner? The Web is your oyster. Allrecipes.com and Epicurious are perennial cook favorites. Together, they boast more than 100,000 recipes.
More from MSN Money and Kiplinger
The 100 most useful Web sites
The best buys of fall
Free toothpaste for life!
10 things we overpay for
10 hot dates in a bad economy
Quiz: Is it worth it?
You can search by ingredients, meal or occasion, read user reviews, watch cooking-demonstration videos and even save your favorite meals in virtual recipe boxes. Who needs to spend money on cookbooks?
25. Free charitable giving
You don't have to give money to help those less fortunate. Volunteering your time won't cost a dime. Search for opportunities in your neighborhood through VolunteerMatch, Idealist.org or Network for Good. Donating blood is another great way to give for free.
Or click your support. At The Hunger Site, you click a button and advertisers donate a penny or two to charity. At FreeRice, you answer quiz questions, and for each one you get right, sponsors donate rice through the United Nations World Food Program. These seemingly small donations can really add up.
Also see "How to tell good charities from bad."
Video: How to get free prescription drugs
26. Free place to stay
Traveling? Consider trading spaces. Hospitality exchange Web sites are growing in popularity. You can network to trade homes with someone who wants to visit your town, or even take turns hosting each other.
Some popular sites that specialize in connecting members with free places to stay include CouchSurfing International, International Home Exchange Network and Intervac. See "Free Getaways Around the World" to learn more.
27. Free workouts
You don't need to shell out for a gym membership to stay fit. Walking or jogging in your neighborhood doesn't cost anything. You can also hit your local library to check out free fitness DVDs, from aerobics to yoga.
To encourage public health, some cities have free outdoor gyms for teens and adults at local parks. For instance, at several "fitness zones" around the Los Angeles area, residents can use free equipment for strength training, flexibility and cardio workouts.
28. Free music
For a free way to get your groove on, try Pandora. Type in a favorite song or artist and this online music-streaming service will play similar tunes it thinks you'll like. It's a fun way to discover new music. You will have to listen to the occasional ad -- but they're super-short and infrequent. Pandora gives you 40 free hours of listening per month.
Slacker is another good (and free) music-streaming site. You'll also have to listen to a brief ad here or there, but there's no time limit on your free listening.
29. Free directory assistance
Save a buck or two and dial 1-800-GOOG-411 next time you need directory assistance. Google's free phone service will connect you with the business you're looking for, and there are no ads to listen to. However, it doesn't offer residential listings yet.
You could also dial 1-800-FREE-411 for business and residential directory assistance, but you may have to listen to a short ad.
Find coupons online
30. Free e-books and sheet music
When copyrights expire on books and music, the masterpieces become public domain. That means you can get your hands on classic texts and sheet music for free -- and it's completely legal.
For instance, at Project Gutenberg, you can download more than 30,000 e-books, including works by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and James Joyce. At Google, you can search the text of 7 million books (even those that are still under copyright). And at the Mutopia Project, musicians can print sheet music by more than 250 composers, including Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky and Joplin.
Published Sept. 29, 2009
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Close your wallet -- your money's no good here. Check out these 30 valuable goods and services that won't cost you a penny.
[Related content: free, frugal, financial planning, hot deals, savings]
By Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
It's been said that the best things in life are free -- and we couldn't agree more. That's why we're back with our third annual list of our favorite freebies.
Find coupons online
We looked for primo goods and services (no useless junk allowed). And boy, did we find 'em, from financial management and planning help to entertainment and vacation freebies.
We've laid out our list in text format below for easy printing or e-mailing.
Go ahead. Embrace your inner tightwad. And share your own fabulous freebies with others in the comment area below.
1. Free video games
If you're looking for games for the kids -- or an excuse to act like a kid yourself -- head to Kongregate, PopCap Games, Pogo.com and OnlineFlashGames for thousands of free online and downloadable games of all types.
For educational or just-for-fun games suited to young kids, check out PBS Kids, Discovery Kids, NickJr.com and Scholastic.com.
2. Free birthday goodies
A slew of businesses will give you prime freebies on your birthday that almost make getting older worth it. For instance, anyone can get free admission to Disneyland or Disney World in 2009. Join the birthday club at Toys R Us and your child (younger than 10) will get a free toy or gift card every year.
If you sign up in advance to join the club at your favorite eatery, you could score free food on your birthday. For example, you can get a free meal at Famous Dave's BBQ and free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery and Baskin Robbins. Search the Web for "birthday freebies," then call your local restaurants to ask whether they participate in the deal. For more, see "20 freebies for your birthday."
3. Free shipping
Special delivery! Some retailers still offer free shipping on every order, including Alyssa Basket Designs (special-occasion gifts), Blue Nile (jewelry), Piperlime (shoes), Shopbop.com (clothes) and Zappos.com (shoes).
More from MSN Money and Kiplinger
The 100 most useful Web sites
The best buys of fall
Free toothpaste for life!
10 things we overpay for
10 hot dates in a bad economy
Quiz: Is it worth it?
Many online merchants offer free shipping if you can pick up the item at your local store, including Wal-Mart, Payless and REI. This comes in handy for online-only items, oversize purchases or goods that have sold out at your local store. Or, look for free shipping deals when you spend a certain amount, such as orders over $25 at Amazon.com. See FreeShipping.org for more deals.
10 things online retailers won't tell you
4. Free software
For most of your computing needs, you can get free software. For word processing and spreadsheets, go to OpenOffice.org. For anti-virus protection, head to AVG. For free basic photo editing, check out Picasa, or for more advanced touch-ups, try Gimp. And to manage your finances, use the free programs at Mint.com or Wesabe.
5. Free stock trades
At Wells Fargo, you get 100 commission-free online trades per year if your cumulative account balance is $25,000 or more (including your Wells Fargo checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, IRAs and brokerage accounts).
Also, Zecco offers 10 free trades per month if you have $25,000 in your brokerage account.
Quiz: What kind of spender are you?
6. Free credit report
By law, you're entitled to one free report once a year from each of the three main credit bureaus. Go to AnnualCreditReport.com to find out what lenders can see about your credit history. See "Raise your credit score to 740" for advice on what to do next.
7. Free TV and movies
Head online to watch free episodes from hundreds of TV shows -- old and current -- as well as free movies. And it's perfectly legal.
At OVGuide you'll find a list of TV and movie sites including Hulu, Veoh and Fancast, as well as individual network Web sites, such as ABC and CBS. (See "R.I.P., cable TV?" for more info on free and cheap home entertainment.)
8. Free ATMs
A buck or two here and there may not seem like a big deal, but if you're frequenting ATMs outside your bank's network, the surcharges can add up quickly.
Get money from an ATM that belongs to a surcharge-free network. Allpoint has about 200 participating institutions and 32,000 ATMs. MoneyPass has 600 members and 8,000 ATMs.
9. Free (and risk-free) interest
Many banks offer free savings accounts, but they won't help your money grow. Instead, use a high-yield online savings account for your short-term savings, such as ING Direct, HSBC Direct or Emigrant Direct. They're FDIC-insured and were recently paying around 1.3%. They have no minimum-balance requirement, so you earn that rate whether you have $1 or $100,000 saved.
And consider the free interest-bearing checking accounts from ING Direct and EverBank. They're also FDIC-insured and were recently paying between 0.25% and 1.96%, depending on the balance in the account. (Most traditional banks' free checking accounts pay you nil.)
10. Airline freebies
Airlines may be scaling back their perks, but some still have freebies for fliers. For instance, Southwest lets you check two bags for free, while most others charge for luggage. JetBlue lets you check one bag free, plus gives you access to free TV, satellite radio and all-you-can-eat snacks. Continental still serves free meals on several routes. And all kids under age 2 can fly free on your lap on any airline.
Don't forget about the free flights you can score by signing up for an airline's frequent-flier program (enrollment is also free). See the program guide at WebFlyer for the lowdown on each airline's rules.
11. Free money for grad school
On average, a year of graduate school costs $28,375 for a master's degree at a public school and $38,665 at a private school. But free money abounds, from grants and scholarships to assistantships and fellowships.
See "How to find free money for college" to learn more.
12. Free rewards
You have to buy groceries and gas anyway, so why not use those purchases to get a little more green in your wallet? Sign up for a rewards credit card and get free money, gift certificates, airline miles or other perks. (Of course, it's free only if you pay the balance in full each month without incurring interest charges.)
The hottest customer perks
When you have to make a purchase online, start at BondRewards to earn another cool freebie: You click on an affiliated online retailer (there are hundreds) to do your shopping as usual, and a percentage of your purchase is given back to you in your BondRewards account. You then redeem your rewards for U.S. savings bonds or cash.
Video: How to get free prescription drugs
13. Free financial advice
Not to toot our own horns (OK, maybe just a little), but Kiplinger.com and MSN Money are treasure-troves of free financial advice. Use tools and calculators to get on the right financial track.
14. Free mobile apps
You spent all that money on a new iPhone. Now download some free apps to help you save money and recoup the cost. For instance, the free Mint.com or Quicken apps help you track your spending and manage your money and investments on the go. ATM Hunter can help you find a surcharge-free machine near wherever you are. And iShop can help you search for the lowest price on an item before you buy.
There are plenty of other useful applications at the iTunes App Store, with free recipes, weather updates, diet help, music, games and more.
15. Free books, movies and music
If you haven't been to the public library lately, dust off your card. It's your ticket to mounds of free books, magazines, CDs and movies.
Many libraries also offer free lectures, book readings and community clubs to residents.
Continued: More fabulous freebies
16. Free online bill-paying
Stop paying your bills by check and put those payments on autopilot. At many banks, you get free bill paying with every online checking account. (Be sure you read the fine print -- some banks may require you to maintain a certain balance in your checking account to get the freebie.)
But even if your bank doesn't give you this freebie, you can probably arrange for automatic bill paying directly with the parties sending the bills, such as your utility, credit card, phone and mortgage companies.
17. Free kids' meals
Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch -- or dinner. Kids eat free at Denny's, Lone Star Steakhouse and Roadhouse Grill every Tuesday night (and some Saturdays) with a paying adult. IHOP, Golden Corral, Marie Callender's and Chevys restaurants offer kids-eat-free deals at select locations.
You can search for eateries in your area at KidsMealDeals.com.
18. Free digital storage space
With free online backup storage, you can protect your important files and photos from computer crashes, theft or natural disaster.
For instance, SpiderOak and MyOtherDrive each give you 2 gigabytes of free and secure digital storage space. You can also store your cherished photos and videos at sites such as Photobucket and Flickr. Print-ordering sites such as Snapfish, Shutterfly or Wal-Mart also allow you to store photos as long as your account is active.
19. Free tech recycling -- with benefits
Not only is it getting easier to keep your old electronics out of the landfill, but you may even get some free cash in exchange. Services such as BuyMyTronics.com, Gazelle, MyBoneyard and GreenPhone.com recycle or refurbish your old tech and send you a check in return. They take cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, game consoles and more.
If you can't find anyone willing to pay for your dinosaur, look for other free places to recycle. For instance, Best Buy will take many of your tech castoffs at no charge. And keep your eyes open for free e-recycling days in your city.
20. Free capital gains
Who wouldn't love to let their investments grow 100% tax-free? Take a pass on paying capital-gains taxes by investing in a Roth IRA. Any money you put into your Roth grows tax-free, and you won't owe Uncle Sam a dime when you cash out in retirement. It's all yours.
21. Free tour guides
To get a real feel for a city when you're traveling, team up with a local. The Global Greeter Network organizes volunteers in several cities worldwide to show you around, give you the inside scoop and answer your questions. Tours can last a couple hours or longer, the service is free, and there's a strict no-tipping policy.
Cities include New York, Houston, Chicago, Paris, Buenos Aires, Melbourne and Toronto. (See the full list.)
22. Free culture
You can visit many museums, galleries and other attractions nationwide for free on special discount days or during certain hours. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, for example, offers free admission every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Some top-notch attractions are free every day of the year, such as Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the St. Louis Science Center and the Getty Center in Los Angeles. And many college campuses host free concerts and student art exhibits.
23. Free financial planning
At Voyant, you can get a free personalized picture of your finances without shelling out thousands of dollars for a session with an adviser. You can map your financial goals, such as buying a home or saving for your kids' college, along an interactive timeline, and test what-if scenarios quickly.
It may not replace the service of a financial planner, but it's a helpful way to get a general idea of your finances and benchmark your progress. And did we mention it's free?
24. Free recipes
Not sure what's for dinner? The Web is your oyster. Allrecipes.com and Epicurious are perennial cook favorites. Together, they boast more than 100,000 recipes.
More from MSN Money and Kiplinger
The 100 most useful Web sites
The best buys of fall
Free toothpaste for life!
10 things we overpay for
10 hot dates in a bad economy
Quiz: Is it worth it?
You can search by ingredients, meal or occasion, read user reviews, watch cooking-demonstration videos and even save your favorite meals in virtual recipe boxes. Who needs to spend money on cookbooks?
25. Free charitable giving
You don't have to give money to help those less fortunate. Volunteering your time won't cost a dime. Search for opportunities in your neighborhood through VolunteerMatch, Idealist.org or Network for Good. Donating blood is another great way to give for free.
Or click your support. At The Hunger Site, you click a button and advertisers donate a penny or two to charity. At FreeRice, you answer quiz questions, and for each one you get right, sponsors donate rice through the United Nations World Food Program. These seemingly small donations can really add up.
Also see "How to tell good charities from bad."
Video: How to get free prescription drugs
26. Free place to stay
Traveling? Consider trading spaces. Hospitality exchange Web sites are growing in popularity. You can network to trade homes with someone who wants to visit your town, or even take turns hosting each other.
Some popular sites that specialize in connecting members with free places to stay include CouchSurfing International, International Home Exchange Network and Intervac. See "Free Getaways Around the World" to learn more.
27. Free workouts
You don't need to shell out for a gym membership to stay fit. Walking or jogging in your neighborhood doesn't cost anything. You can also hit your local library to check out free fitness DVDs, from aerobics to yoga.
To encourage public health, some cities have free outdoor gyms for teens and adults at local parks. For instance, at several "fitness zones" around the Los Angeles area, residents can use free equipment for strength training, flexibility and cardio workouts.
28. Free music
For a free way to get your groove on, try Pandora. Type in a favorite song or artist and this online music-streaming service will play similar tunes it thinks you'll like. It's a fun way to discover new music. You will have to listen to the occasional ad -- but they're super-short and infrequent. Pandora gives you 40 free hours of listening per month.
Slacker is another good (and free) music-streaming site. You'll also have to listen to a brief ad here or there, but there's no time limit on your free listening.
29. Free directory assistance
Save a buck or two and dial 1-800-GOOG-411 next time you need directory assistance. Google's free phone service will connect you with the business you're looking for, and there are no ads to listen to. However, it doesn't offer residential listings yet.
You could also dial 1-800-FREE-411 for business and residential directory assistance, but you may have to listen to a short ad.
Find coupons online
30. Free e-books and sheet music
When copyrights expire on books and music, the masterpieces become public domain. That means you can get your hands on classic texts and sheet music for free -- and it's completely legal.
For instance, at Project Gutenberg, you can download more than 30,000 e-books, including works by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and James Joyce. At Google, you can search the text of 7 million books (even those that are still under copyright). And at the Mutopia Project, musicians can print sheet music by more than 250 composers, including Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky and Joplin.
Published Sept. 29, 2009
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