May 17 2008
How the Internet Can Save You Money
Replace your long distance service. For only $19.95 a year, you can sign up for MagicJack, a phone service that allows you to make unlimited local and long distance phone calls anywhere within the US. If you don’t want to sign up with a specific company, you can still use Skype or Net2Phone, although these systems have some limitations.
Find coupons. If you don’t have the time to look through newspapers or if your local stores don’t put out a magazine with coupons, you may still be able to save money by downloading coupons directly from the internet, printing them and using them at the places you normally shop. Websites such as Retailmenot.com, Freegrocery-coupons.com and Couponmom.com offer coupons for small local shops as well as major retailers such as Banana Republic and Dominos.
Watch Movies. Thousands of sites offer free videos. While there are many that feature “not-so-legal” uploads, others take advantage of movies in the public domain and allow you to watch TV classics, movie trailers and old films without breaking the law or feeling guilty. Great websites to get you started are Entertainment Magazine Online and Open Flix.
Get Cheaper Insurance. You can check and compare quotes for auto, health and life insurance by using one of the many calculators available online. OnlineAutoInsurance.com and Insurance.com are two good websites to get you started.
Play games. Instead of buying expensive games for your PC, you can download free trials (more are good for 30 days) or play directly online by going Net-games.biz or FreeOnlineGames.com.
Sell Something. Not only can you save money by using the internet but you can also earn some too. Use eBay or Half.com to sell things that are taking space in your home and you no longer need or want. For furniture, electronics or other large items, visit your local Craigslist and sell or trade there.
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Have you tried out MagicJack? I have a couple of Skype lines in the house, and generally, they work well for us.
MagicJack is a bit cheaper overall, though, so I’ve been curious about it.
I haven’t tried it myself but I have a friend who swears by it. I was really suspicious at first (it’s so cheap!) but he just canceled his regular phone service last week and couldn’t be happier.