Fun, Useful, & Money Saving Sites

This directory is an excellent savings and informational resource containing several common and many unique websites that can save you thousands of dollars or even find you cash in the form of scholarships, grants or college aid. Many of these sites are unique ones that many people are not aware that they exist. Many times you run across interesting web sites that you might want to explore but you can’t seem to remember them when you need them or you forget to bookmark them for future reference.

LifeInTracy.com has compiled several hundred money saving and unique websites into this handy directory that makes it easy for you to find them when you need them. This directory is a valuable resource for those who frequently travel, or are looking for unique trips, are job hunting, seeking college aid or scholarships, are looking for healthcare or pharmaceutical savings, or are just trying to save money around the house.

AIRFARE SAVINGS

Tsa.gov	Site for current prohibited and allowed travel items
Bestfares.com	Discount airfares
Farecast.com	Airfare prediction service finds low fares
Cheaptickets.com	Discount airfares
Expedia.com	Discount airfares and hotels
Sidestep.com	Scours multiple travel sites for air, hotel, and car rentals
Budgettravel.about.com	Current travel info and planning tools
Smartertravel.com	Site collects most attractive airfare specials each week
Itasoftware.com	Checks fares from airports within 300 mile radius of your origin or destination.
Lowesttravel.com	Offers discounts on last minute international flights.
Suntrips.com	Finds charter flights on-line often at deep discounts
Travelmobissimo.com	searches the world for great international deals
Travelocity.com	Discount airfares and hotels.
Travelzoo.com	Displays last minute fares from major airlines.
Trip.com	Discount airfares and exclusive vacation rentals.
Vacationexpress.com	Finds charter flights on-line often at deep discounts.
Lowestfare.com	Discount airfares, hotels, car rentals and cruises.
Seatguru.com	Ultimate source for airplane seating and in-flight info.
Farealert.net	Gives you information on airfare and hotel deals.
Flyertalk.com	Frequent flyer information.
Travac.com	International flight fares.
Internettraveltips.com	Good resource for obtaining low fares for the heavy traveler.

 TRAVEL PACKAGES

11thhourvacations.com	Discounted cruise, airfare, and hotel packages.
Bbonline.com/listing.html	Choose from 1000’s of bed andbreakfast accommodations.
Cruisecompete.com	Let their agencies compete to get the best deal on a cruise
Cruiseonly.com	World's largest cruise agency.
Eldertreks.com	Off the beaten path trips for people over age 50.
Iexplore.com/trip	Adventure travel activities
Luxurylink.com	Offers travel packages for sporting events, tours, etc.
Site59.com	Sells weekend trip packages.
Itn.net	Bid on travel packages.
Go-today.com	Discount travel packages
Tripadvisor.com	Offers unbiased reviews of hotels, resorts & vacations
Villasintl.com	Represents 1000’s of rental properties across Europe.
Insuremytrip.com	Compare cruise plans
Farechase.com	Finds good travel deals.
Ticketsnow.org	Get tickets to various events.
Smallshipcruises.com	Unique special ventures.
Sportstravelandtours.com	Offers sports and travel packages
Qixo.com	Compares travel sites.
Travelpod.com	Insider travel tips.
Travelbyus.com	Exclusive cruise packages.
Skyauction.com	Discount travel site
Frommers.com	Guidebook for budget-minded vacationers

HOTEL DEALS

Barclayweb.com	Represents thousands of properties across Europe.
Bedandbreakfast.com	Includes everything from cabins, historic hotels, farms
Uhotw.com	Unique places to stay.
Hoteldiscount.com	Discount airfare, hotel, and car rental rates
Hotels.com	Discount rates.
Slh.com	Locates small, exclusive hotels, farms and villas in extraordinary places.
Roomsaver.com	Discount rates.
Slowtrav.com	Offers advice and key links of unique locations.
Theinnkeeper.com	Includes cabins, historic hotels, farms and ranches.
Hotwire.com	Last minute deals on rooms.
Hotelseasy.com	Discount rooms worldwide.
Travelaxe.com	Searches multiple hotel sites for best national and international rates.
Vacationspot.com	Features more than 25,000 properties including hotels, homes, and villas.
Priceline.com	You name you own price for airfare, hotels & car rentals.
Choicehotels.com	Guarantee best on-line price for any Choice hotel.
All-rooms.com	Discount UK hotels, bed & breakfast and guest houses.
Vrma.com/directory	Vacation rental properties.
Resortvacationstogo.com	Discounted resort packages.
Cheapaccommodation.com	Price comparison of rates.
Shopzilla.com	Discount hotel and resort rates.
Rentvillas.com	Find European lodging deals.

 AUTOMOBILE INFORMATION

Autotrader.com	Find new & used autos for sale.
AAA.com	Gas prices nationwide and fuel cost calculator
Bendover.com/cartips.asp	Car buying and leasing tips.
Edmunds.com	Browse autos by make, model, and price range
Fueleconomy.gov	Compare car fuel economy.
Fuelcostcalculator.com	Calculate trip gasoline costs.
Gasbuddy.com	Compare area gas prices .
Gaspricewatch.com	Compare area gas prices
Kbb.com	Kelley Blue Book vehicle comparisons.
Leasetrader.com	Lease firms link buyers with people trying to drop their leases.
Leaseguide.com	Offers free auto leasing information.
Autocheck.com	Check vehicle past history.
Rentalcars.com	Tracks rental car deals.
Runzheimer.com	Offers auto comparisons and ownership expenses.
Swapalease.com	Links buyers with others wanting to drop their lease.
Texascarsdirect.com	Nation’s leading seller of pre-owned Jaguars.
Cars.com	Compare up to 4 models against one another.
Trade-in-value.com	Find out your cars value against a new one.
Carfax.com	Offers auto history reports.
Randmcnally.com	Provides directions, road conditions, maps, and delays.
Fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo	Find road conditions, traffic delays and weather problems.
Carsforsalebyowner.com	Search for new or used cars

JOB HUNTING SITES

Careerbuilder.com	On-line job search site
Careerjet.com	National on-line job search site
Careerkey.com	List of jobs matched to personality types.
Coolworks.com	Offers summer job listings
Experienceworks.org	Employment & training services for mature workers.
Hirepotential.com	On-line job search site.
Hotjobs.com	On-line job search site.
Jobsinthemoney.com	Specializes in accounting and finance positions.
Acttruckstaffing.com	Job listings in the trucking and automotive industry
Jobstar.com	Positions in the California job market.
Monster.com	On-line job search site.
http://www.jobweb.com/	Career advice site.
Rileyguide.com	Career advice site.
Gsj.petersons.com/summerop/	Summer camp positions.
Seasonalemployment.com	Seasonal job search site.
Seniorjobbank.org	Links to on-line resources.
Spacejetters.com/html/jobs.html	Long list of job hunting sites
Summerjobs.com	Seasonal job search site.
Seniors4hire.org	Free on-line career center for those over age 50.
Lawjobs.com	Legal job search site.
Overseasjobs.com	Overseas job opportunities.
Usajobs.opm.gov	Official job site for federal government positions.
Jobs.net	On-line job search site
Developers.net	High tech on-line search site
6figurejobs.com/	Executive job search site.
Totaljobs.com	On-line job search site.
Preferredjobs.com	On-line job search site.
Civicventures.org	Helps over age 55 network & explore employment options
Thephoenixlink.com	Caters to experienced execs.
Retiredbrains.com	Job board lists part, full, and temporary positions.
Yourencore.com	Recruits experienced scientists, engineers & product developers.
Thingamajob.com	Engineering job search site.
Aarp.org/featuredemployers	Companies interested in hiring workers over age 50.
2h.com	Offers free personality and occupational assessments.
Acinet.org	Salary ranges of over 500 occupations.
Bls.gov/oco	Dept. of Labor job info
Queendom.com	Pioneer in on-line testing.
Snagajob.com	On-line job postings for part-time and full-time jobs.
Salary.com	Personal salary and career advice..
Cruiselinejob.com	Offers employment contacts.
Beyond.com	Free services and tools for job seekers
Asktheheadhunter.com	Job search success advice.
Directemployers.com	Service allows job seekers to go directly to hundreds of company websites
Autojobs.com	Auto industry search site.
Airsdirectory.com	Comprehensive list of job boards/recruiting resources

Collegeboard.com	Matches questionnaire with scholarship opportunities.
Collegeanswer.com	Scholarship search site.
College-scholarships.com	Free searches.
Collegelink.com	Browse scholarships by academic field
Collegeplan529.com	Tax favorable college savings plan
Upromise.com	Innovative way to save for education
Finaid.org	Guide to financial aid.
Fastweb.com	Details on more than 60 thousand scholarships.
Fdic.gov	Job enhancement training programs.
Guaranteed-scholarships.com	Unusual scholarships.
Parentplusloan.com	No collateral loans.
Scholarships.com	Scholarship search site.
Savingforcollege.com	College savings plans.
Smartmoney.com/college/	Wide range of financial aid.
Srneexpress.com/schfaq.htm	Helps find scholarships.
Youngmoney.com	On-line magazine geared towards young people.
Campusdoor.com	Apply on-line for graduate and undergraduate loans.
Fafa.ed.gov	Apply for federal aid or scholarships.
ScholarshipCoach.com	Merit based scholarships.
Campustours.com	Links to college websites & virtual tours.
Talbots.com	Scholarships for older adults
Fundtuition.com	Scholarship search site.
CollegeNet.com	Scholarship search and other helpful data.

HEALTH SITES

Ehealthinsurance.com	Group health insurance plans.
Helpingpatients.org	List pharmaceutical and state assistance programs.
Hsainsider.com	Health savings account info.
Medicarerights.org	Medicare information.
Together-rx.com	Offers drug discounts for Medicare participants without insurance.
Webrex.com	Discounts & coupons for drugs.
Togetherrxaccess.com	Prescription drug assistance.
Needymeds.com	Free service to help people with their health care costs.
Insurance.com	Offers medical insurance quotes.
Benefitscheckup.org	Identiifies government and elderly benefit plans.
Insure.com	Medical insurance quotes
Webmd.com	Offers all kinds of medical and health information.
Caregiving.org	National assoc. of caregivers.
Aarp.com	Discounts & medical information for people over age 50.
Usanext.org	AARP competitor that offers discounts for those over 50 .
Smartbuysdrugwise.com	Compare drug costs.
Cms.hhs.gov/chip	Low cost health care for children.
Rxlist.com	Provides reliable drug info.
Gradmed.com	Temporary health insurance for new college graduates.