The Best Online Freebie Behavior to Follow



Did you know that there is a certain way you should behave online when you are applying for the many freebies the internet has to offer?  You are probably thinking, “Who is policing my actions online anyway?” The bottom line is there is a certain code of ethics you should adhere to when applying for free stuff on the internet so that everyone participating gets a fair shake and equal opportunity to take advantage.

There are real people somewhere at the end of the line that is processing the freebie requests and shipping them to you.  Just as you would expect respect and courtesy when dealing with someone, you should also respond in kind.  Unfortunately, sometimes good manners go by the wayside when dealing with others over the internet because the anonymity desensitizes our Read more »

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Totally Free Stuff-Protecting Yourself Online



The internet has opened up a whole new world in terms of research, banking, and purchasing items and of course, finding rebates and free stuff to try.  The downside to this convenience is the potential threat to your personal information.  Just because the internet is a vast, faceless entity does not mean that you can easily maintain your anonymity.  However, by keeping up with a few smart computer tips, you can still find that free stuff to your heart’s content and still protect your personal information.

Personal Information is Sacred

One of the first things you want to do, especially if you have a cable, DSL and/or WiFi internet connection to your home is ensure that you have the appropriate software to block any outside sources from “stealing” your connection.  By not protecting yourself in this way, this allows anyone Read more »

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Getting Into The Free Stuff Craze



Part of the fun in being frugal is cruising the internet to find some great deals, specifically freebies. Everyone wants to get something for nothing and the internet is the perfect place to find free stuff in all sorts of categories from personal grooming to entertainment.

Filling out online forms is a large part of the freebie process and it can be quite time consuming and confusing if you are new to it all.  One of the first things you might want to do is adjust your internet browser settings to accept “storing” your information temporarily while filling out these forms.  That way, with each new offer, you can just enter the first few letters of the information and the rest will pop up automatically.  Of course, you will want to remember to disable this setting once you are through, particularly if someone else shares a computer with Read more »

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