Everyone loves free money! And yes, there is such a thing as free money! I have compiled this list to share some methods you can use to earn some free money.

There is more than just free money though - I will regularly update this list with new sign up bonuses, trial offers, and other free resources.

Note: there may be some required action on your part.

Sign up bonuses:

• Revolution Money Exchange (new!)
• $25 ING Bonus
  
• $25 Lending Club Bonus (details)
  
• $25 Prosper Bonus (details)
• $10 Ebates Bonus (details)

Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses:

Please note, some of these cards have fees that are waived for the first year. Be sure to read the fine print before signing up! (Read more details on these cards).

• $100 gift card - American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card. Fee waived for the first year.
• $100 gift card or 3 Nights Hotel Stay - American Express Starwood Preferred.
• $50 Cash Back -One from American Express. Reward paid directly into high interest account; 1% cash back into high interest account. Fee waived for the first year.
• $50 Cash Back - Chase Freedom Credit Card.
• $50 Gift Card - The Nest Card from American Express. Plus free gift. No Annual Fees.
  
• $50 Gift Card - The Knot Card from American Express. Plus free wedding planning kit. No Annual Fees.
• $50 Gift Card - American Express Business Gold Rewards Card. Fee waived for the first year.
• $50 Gift Card - American Express Business Green Reward Card. Fee waived for the first year.
• $50 Gift Card -American Express Preferred Rewards Green Card. Fee waived for the first year.
• 15,000 Bonus Miles - American Express Delta SkyMiles Gold Card. Fee is waived for the first year.
• 12,000 Bonus Miles - Discover Card Miles. No travel restrictions, no annual fees.

Cash Back Credit Cards

• 5% on select purchases - American Express SimplyCash® Business Card. Cash back is automatically credited to the statement each month. No annual fee with the flexibility to pay in full or carry a balance. Earn 5% cash back on gas for your auto, office supplies, and wireless services, and 1% cash back on virtually all other purchases. 0% Intro APR for Up to 12 Months.

Freebies

These are financial related items that have great information or are useful in some other manner.

• eBook - Money Matters for All Ages. The information in Money Matters for All Ages spans all stages of life - from the innocent little infant, to the older retiree, and everything in between. Whether you are in your 20’s or 30’s and just starting on your own financial path, teaching youngsters how to understand and handle money, or preparing for retirement — you can benefit from reading this book.

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