Frugal Joe

As a first-time homebuyer, you can usually benefit from government assistance programs. The types of assistance available to first-time homeowners range from low-interest or no-interest loans to down payment grants (i.e. free money) as well as tax credits and rebates.

The best things in life are free. With movie ticket prices over $10 in many cities, you must be asking yourself if there's a cheaper way to catch a movie these days. And there is - get in for free by attending a free movie screening.

You've probably seen the ad in your newspaper: Egg donors wanted. But what really catches your eye is the money being offered. You may also be wondering about the process involved in becoming a donor.

I once met a guy in college who said he made a couple of thousand dollars the year before by donating sperm. Considering how little sperm donors get paid for their samples, I hate to imagine what he had to go through to earn that much.

Donating plasma is in many ways similar to donating blood. Unlike blood donors, however, most people giving plasma get paid for it.

When you're on a budget, museums are a great place to go to without having to spend a lot of money. Many people, though, don't seem to know that you can get free admission to almost every museum in the country - at least on certain days.

Zinio is offering iPhone and iPod touch users a free preview of popular magazines. Take a look at their current selection and find out how to access it from any computer.

We've all been there. We're sitting in an airport lounge with plenty of time to kill before our flight departs. Most airports have internet access now but do you know how much it costs?

If you are an investor, then the Wall Street Journal is the newspaper to have. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most expensive newspapers to have. Don't despair. You can access the Wall Street Journal free of charge.

It's a good idea to check your computer for viruses, adware and spyware. It's an even better idea to prevent these harmful files from even getting to your computer.