Postage is high, phone bills are higher…but we want to keep in touch. Sending emails means not having to shell out on stamps, using Skype means no more exorbitant phone bills for calls and of course, using social networking sites such as Facebook means we can keep in touch and share photos, music and videos. All for free.
Entertainment
The Internet offers a world of free entertainment. Watch movies, catch up on a TV show you missed (or miss) and listen to radio shows from all over the world. Download music (some music is free) and create your own playlists. And if you’d rather just have a quiet night reading, there are hundreds of online books, both classic and modern for you to choose from.
Booking online is a great way to save money. For example, train tickets booked three months in advance of travelling can be more than 50% cheaper than what you would pay on the day at the station. And, of course, flights on the cheaper airlines such as Easyjet and Ryanair can generally only be purchased online.
Education
Of course, just because something is written on the Internet does not guarantee that it is true. However, there is a wealth of useful information to be found there. It is certainly a good starting point for research, through online library services, specialist websites or encyclopaedias.
Equally, there are many free online courses and tutorials teaching skills as varied as patchwork, cooking or carpentry. Demonstrations of skills can also be watched on Youtube.
Research
One way to save money is to research what it is you intend to buy. Online reviews cover virtually anything. This means you can find out about goods and services before buying. If there are several companies offering similar services or supplying the same goods, there are comparison websites which can help you make a considered choice. These are particularly useful for comparing supermarkets, insurance companies and banks.
Swaps
The Internet lends itself perfectly to swaps of all kinds....
Read It Swap It is a great source of new reading material….whilst not overcrowding your bookshelves.
Streetbank is a community project where you can swap items or services with your neighbours.
Through UK Holiday Swapshop you can swap your home with like-minded house-owners for a holiday of a lifetime.
And if you just want to spruce up your wardrobe, you can find out about the latest clothes swap event at Swishing.
NB
As with anything related to money, be on your guard against scams. While many things on the Internet are legitimate, there are a fair number of things that are not. Make certain you only deal with secure websites when entering personal information.
Despite the need for caution, it’s well worth taking the time to learn the applications, websites, and computer skills that help you save money.
NB
As with anything related to money, be on your guard against scams. While many things on the Internet are legitimate, there are a fair number of things that are not. Make certain you only deal with secure websites when entering personal information.
Despite the need for caution, it’s well worth taking the time to learn the applications, websites, and computer skills that help you save money.
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