Free and Inexpensive List



CARS
Shared 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:
LexisNexis.com

Free Auto Care Instructional Videos:
CarCareKiosk.com

Guaranteed Online Pricing for a Car Purchase:
CarCareKiosk.com
CarsDirect.com
Overstock.com

CELLPHONES/MOBILE DEVICES
Cheap Cell Phone Plans: 
See Clark's list
Free Tracking and Security Apps:  
Find My iPhone
Where's My Droid
InstaMapper
MyLookout

Free Directory Assistance:
1-800-FREE-411

Long Distance Deals: 
FreePhone2Phone.com
Oovoo.com
Talkster.com
Skype.com
MagicJack
Ooma.com
Rebtel.com
Viber.com

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 conference calling: 
FreeConferenceCalling.com
Google Voice
InstantConference.com 
JoinMe.com
AnyMeeting.com 

Free faxing: 
FaxZero.com
GotFreeFax.com
OneSuite.com ($1 monthly charge applies)
HelloFax.com

Miscellaneous: 
SimpleVoiceBox.com - Free voice mailbox sysem
MyLookout.com - Free anti-theft solutions for mobile devices (smartphone only)
PreyProject.com - Free anti-theft solutions for mobile devices (Macs, PCs and smartphones)

COMPUTERS
Spyware &Scareware Fixes: 
Clark's AntiVirus/SpywareGuide 

Internet Telephony (VoIP):
Clark's list of Internet Telephony deals

Free high-speed Internet for light use:
FreedomPop.com

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

Web tools:
Sites.Google.com - Build a non-commercial website for free
Webs.com - Build a non-commercial website for free
ClickBook.net - Free appointment software for your small business
Qooshi.com - Free appointment software for your small business
Tungle.me - Free appointment software for your small business
WaveAccounting.com - Free online accounting software for small business
OpenOffice.org - Free alternative to Microsoft Office
LibreOffice.org - Free alternative to Microsoft Office
Zoho.com - Free alternative to Microsoft Office
Google Docs - Free alternative to Microsoft Office

People and Public Info Search: 
Zabasearch.com
Wink.com
Spock.com
KGBPeople.com
Pipl.com

Free cloud storage: 
Dropbox.com
ADrive.com
Windows Live SkyDrive
CX.com
MiMedia.com
Free Adobe Illustrator alternative:
Inkscape.org

Free Adobe Photoshop alternatives:
Gimp.org
Paint.NET

Free Adobe InDesign alternative:
Scribus.net
Free and Low Cost AutoCAD alternatives:
Sketchup.com
TurboCAD.com

COUPONS & SHOPPING:
 Coupons: 

EDUCATION
 Free Online University Courses: (Non-credit)
Open Yale - Non-credited courses
U.C. Berkeley - Non-credited courses
MIT University - Non-credited courses
Wikiversity
Free Education - Search the web for courses
OpenCourseWare Finder
OpenLearn
OpenCulture
Khan Academy
AcademicEarth
BYU Independent Study
Udacity
Coursera
GCFLearnFree.org
FreeWorldU.org - Free online pre-K to 12 program

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
USALearns.org - Free ESL lessons

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
Engrade.com - Free gradebook and more

Textbook Comparison Shopping: 
Clarkhoward.com - A list of sites

Financial Aid information, Advice and Tools: 
FinAid.org

SAT Tests:
SAT test prep opportunities
eKnowledge.com - Free SAT/ACT prep software (shipping and handling charges apply)

ENTERTAINMENT
Cable/Satellite/HDTV:
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
Google Chromecast - Enjoy online video and anything from the web on your TV

Dining Deals:
Cheapism.com
VillageVines.com
DailyGobble.com

Free Online Dating:
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

Free Movie Screenings (subject to availability):
GoFoBo
FilmMetro
FreeMovieScreenings

    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:
    Clark's Credit Freeze Guide - How to freeze and protect your credit
    AllClearID.com - ChildScan is a free service to help protect your child from identity theft (Social Security number required)

    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

    Free Online Budgeting Tools:
    Mint.com
    BillGuard.com (free personal finance security service)
    HEALTH
    Cheap Eyeglasses:
    Eyebuydirect.com
    Glasses Unlimited
    Goggles4U
    Zenni Optical

    Prescriptions:
    Clark's list of prescription plans for less


    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: 
    Ask the right questions of your lender when applying for a loan

    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)

    Utilities and Repairs: 
    ServiceLive.com - Name your price for home repairs
    WhiteFence.com - Comparison shop for utilities online
    BillShrink.com - Comparison shop for utilities online

    Insurance Issues: 
    KnowYourStuff.org - Free online inventory of your belongings

    Home Security: 
    SimpliSafe.com - Self-install system with cheap monthly monitoring

    LEGAL
    Inexpensive 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!
    List of restaurants offering birthday freebies

    Free Food for Kids: 
    MyKidsEatFree.com - Find restaurants near you where kids can eat for free
    OutToEatWithKids.com - Find restaurants near you where kids can eat for free

    Free Camps for Kids:
    CampCorral.org - Free national summer camp for the children (ages 8 to 15) of fallen, wounded or disabled military veterans and service members

    Estate Planning and Money Management:
    USAAedfoundation.org 

    Daily Deals for Baby Clothes: 
    BabySteals.com

    Miscellaneous: 
    HowToCutChildrensHair.comAlexisAbramson.com - List of discounts for people ages 50 and up


    MISCELLANEOUS

    PETS
    Adopt a Pet For Free: 
    Petfinder.org - Search the nationwide index of pets available for adoption from shelters and Humane Societies.
    IAADP.org - Free medications and discounted services for disabled people who use a service dog (requires a $20-$30 fee for a multiple-year membership.)
    TRAVEL
    Rent Private Accommodations Directly from the Owner:
    AirBNB.com
    Vacation Rentals by Owner
    VacationRentals.com
    HomeAway.com

    Stay With a New Friend:
    CouchSurfing.com

    Miscellaneous:
    Kropla.com
    FreeCampSites.net
    ePassportPhoto.com - Cheaper option for passport photos
    DisneyforFree.com