These are just a few things I don’t feel a need to pay for since I can get them for free.
It is far from a comprehensive list and I’m sure not everyone will agree with them. Sometimes there are some exceptional situations where you will have to pay for these items.
While these things do cost something, they are all pretty close to free.
1. Pens
I get free pens as promotional items all the time. I don’t understand why people pay big bucks for fancy pens.
My experience a free pen works just as well as an expensive one.
2. Matches
I don’t need these too often, which is good because it is harder to get free matches than it used to be.
They are still available at many bars and casinos though.
3. Drinking Water
This isn’t completely free since you do pay something for the water coming out of your tap.
A glass of water would only cost a fraction of a penny though. If you carry a reusable drinking container you should rarely if ever find yourself having to purchase bottled water.
4. Music
It is free on the radio. In addition to books you can also borrow music from your local library if you feel the need to listen to a particular song.
If you need to own the music there are promotions for free MP3 downloads on a frequent basis.
5. DVD Rentals
These are also available at most libraries. It is also possible to get free rentals from Redbox. InsideRedbox.com has a list of several promo codes good for a free rental.
These codes are usually good once for each credit or debit card that you have.
It allows you to get multiple free rentals. A quick Google search will turn up even more free rentals.
6. Stock Trades
There are multiple sites that allow you to get stock trades for free if you maintain a certain balance. One example is Zecco which allows you 10 free stock trades a month if you maintain a balance of $25,000 or more.
This article has been written with love, care and good intentions for the readers.