North Kenwood Neighborhood Association

6 WAYS TO SAVE TIME & MONEY

Dec 25, 2008

6 EASY WAYS TO SAVE TIME & MONEY


1. Get free directions anywhere you go!

Lost and don't have GPS? No problem! Simply dial DIR-ECT-IONS (347-328-4667) and give your "from" and "to". Or send a text message to 46645 in this format: directions Start to Destination. For example, "directions Miami to Key West". This free mapping service will immediately send turn-by-turn directions to your phone via text message! You just pay for the cost of the text message.



2. Never pay for directory assistance again!

If you can sit through a short 10-second advertisement, you can get all your residential or business information calls for free! Simply dial (888) FREE-411 or (800) GOOG-411 and ask for the listings you need. Listen to the results over the phone or have them sent to you by text message!



3. Turn any cell phone into a PDA!

Don't have a Blackberry or other PDA? Great news: You can still read and respond to email straight from your own regular cell phone! And doing it couldn't be easier: Just log onto www.teleflip.com and enter your cell phone number and email address. This free service then automatically forwards emails you receive to your phone via text message! To reply, send a text message right back!



4. Find out the weather anytime!

To do it: dial (800) 555-TELL and say "weather" to hear today's forecast! Or via text message, text The Weather Channel (42278) with your city's name or zip code-you'll immediately get a text back with the weather for that day!



5. Never forget anything again!

Forget fumbling for a pen and paper when you need to add something to your to-do list or remember an appointment. Once you for register for free at www.jott.com, all you need to do is dial (866) JOTT-123 and leave a voicemail with the information you want to keep track of. This service's software will convert your voice message into text and send you a reminder via email or phone! Plus: Jott will send a message to anyone you tell it to-such as friends, family and co-workers!



6. Give yourself a telephone wake-up call-free!

At www.wakerupper.com, all you have to do is enter your phone number, the time and day you need a wake-up call and a short message; it will automatically be turned into an audio recording that you'll hear when you answer the phone! Tip: You can use this free service to give yourself reminder calls, too-for instance, when it's time to take medication or head to an appointment!