Believe it or not, there are "freebies" online that are, well -- free.
Of course while the offers are legitimate, an individual may have to invest some time and patience to get some of the free things available online.
But someone willing to give up a little time filling out forms rather than watching television can make money without having to spend it first.
Want to know the secret of success when it comes to getting freebies online? Consider these nuggets of advice:

• Be willing to invest the time that it takes to complete online forms.
  If it leads to something of monetary value, the effort is well worth it.
  And, as already mentioned, taking the time to gain products that can help with the family budget is far more important than sitting around watching a movie you've already seen several times.
  
• Be willing to listen.
  Receiving some free products often involves listening to a sales talk and may even result in subsequent sales pitches.
  The spiels may be boring, rehearsed and even insulting, but if this is all it takes for a free vacation, then it's time well-spent.
  Remember, you could be earning money for a vacation by working in an office where you're forced to endure a lecture by an abusive boss.
  
• Be patient and honest.
  While most online forms may only ask for an individual's name, address, telephone number, etc.
  , others may be more lengthy and ask those completing them to include information about their buying habits, how frequently they visit certain stores, which products they use most and in what amount and other information.
  This is done to help companies learn about not only learn about which products are most favored by consumers, but which demographics (sex, age, nationality, etc.
  ).
  Providing such information may be time consuming but it doesn't require sharing any information that is really that personal and can be well worth it in terms of free items that individuals receive as a result of their participation.
  
• The only downside of applying for free samples online is the threat of junk mail and spammers.
  But relief is possible.
  The first thing to remember is to never give out your primary email address.
  Numerous email programs such as Yahoo, Hotmail, Google, and others allow users to create free email accounts and these are perfect for getting free stuff online.
  The legitimate companies need the email so they can send offers about their products, but there is also the danger that spammers may also see the email address.
  Avoid the problem by creating an alternate email address that is used when applying for free stuff online.
  Of course, spam may still come to the alternate address, but it will keep you from having to wade through it when reading email from family, friends, and business associates that are sent on your legitimate account.
  

The free stuff is out there and waiting for consumers who take the time to ask for it by completing forms found on different web sites.
All it takes is a little patience, understanding of the process and knowing what to avoid.