With our cost of living crisis and the looming threat of tariffs, anything free right now is a boon. Thankfully, the internet has loads of handy lessons, tools and entertainment that will leave your wallet unharmed.

Redditor u/SunStarSight wanted some hot tips on the free side of the internet, and AskReddit went into action on the double. Put down that pocketbook, and embrace free stuff for what will definitely be a challenging 2025.

We sorted through hundreds of replies, tossed out the countless NSFW options and then collected the best picks here for you. Go forth, and spend no more.

Listen to any online radio station

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Audiobooks and eBooks don't have to cost money

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You can do a lot of photo manipulation and graphic design work for free

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If you can't be in nature, at least you can look at it

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These small tools can make annoying tasks much simpler

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Archiving everything we can is a noble endeavor

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Paid options offer more variety, but you can start doing online role-playing for free

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Some guy in a question mark suit has a recommendation for you

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Sometimes, getting rid of JavaScript can make a website a whole lot better

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Access to free software is underappreciated

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A few quick searches will net you useful real-world objects

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