Monthly Archives: October 2019

Money

Pension recovery

Having trouble tracking down a pension you’re owed – maybe because your employer merged or changed owners? Get help from the Pension Rights Center at PensionRights.org.

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Dental Care

If you or a loved one doesn’t have dental coverage, look into Donated Dental Services, a network of dentists and labs across the country that provide free dental work for the elderly, medically fragile or disabled people who can’t afford dental care. Eligibility varies from state to state, and there may be a waiting list. For information see DentalLifeline.org.

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Fitness Tips

Run by the American Council on Exercise, the ACE Exercise Library offers a free trove of moves that target specific areas of the body. each comes with photos, to ensure proper form. At AceFitness.org click on Education; then, under For All, select Exercise Library.

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Peace of Mind

Search online for “UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center” to get free guided meditations (in English and Spanish) that you can practice on your own. SOme other no-cost mediation phone apps include InsightTimer and Stop, Breath & Think.

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Health

Cancer screening

The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program helps low-income and underinsured women get lifesaving early screening and diagnostic services for breast and cervical cancers. To learn if you qualify and to locate a provider near you, go to cdc.gov/cancer and click on National Programs.

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Hotel amenities

From luxury to budget-friendly lodging, most hotels and motels provide an array of free amenities to attract guests. Marriott’s Residence Inn delivers groceries to your room, Kimpton Hotels lends you a bike, and Hard Rock Hotel lets you borrow a Fender guitar. For a list, see GoBankingRates.com/saving-money/hotels/things-hotels-give-free.

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Travel guides, maps and planners

Yes, your navigation app is great for getting you there, but paper guide-books and planners are rugged, and they never run out of juice. You’ll find guides, maps and planners for many states at FreeTravleGuides.com. Or just search a state name plus “travel guides.”

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Travel

National Parks

On certain days each year , you don’t have to pay to get into National Park Service sites that normally charge an entrance fee. The last of these days in 2019 is Veterans Day, November 11th. For 2020 dates, visit nps.gov/PlanYourVisit/fee-free-parks.htm.

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Healthy recipes

To make food that’s both good and good for you, get free recipes at websites like EatYourselfSkinny.com, which includes options that are gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy free; AllRecipes.com and Delish.com (search for “healthy” on either site); and DeliciousMeetsHealthy.com

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Meals for grandkids

Taking your grandchildren the next time you dine out won’t cost you extra at restaurants where kids eat for free. Go to WalletHacks.com/kids-eat-free for a list of such places. Call ahead to confirm that a particular restaurant’s deal is still available.

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