Whenever you read guides about cutting expenses, almost everyone advises cancelling magazine subscriptions. After all, much of a magazine’s content is available online for free, and every dollar you save can go toward paying off debt or beefing up an emergency fund.
But what if you genuinely enjoy magazines? For many of us, holding a physical magazine and leisurely turning its pages feels like a small luxury.
It’s not nearly as satisfying to hastily scan an online piece at your desk; what we crave is the ritual of sitting down with a magazine and taking a moment to unwind. Right?
Good news — there are ways to score free magazine subscriptions, so you can relish the experience without the remorse. Most of these offers only require answering a handful of simple questions, so they’ll take just a few minutes. Go ahead and claim some of your favorite titles for free!
Note: Some offers are limited in quantity, so act fast if one catches your eye —we’ll update this post when spots are filled.
Parents Magazine
A subscription to Parents Magazine usually runs about $8 per year or two, but we’ve been allotted roughly 1,000 copies to give away this month. We get that parents watch their spending carefully!
Visit Mercury Magazines, provide your name, job and mailing address, and they’ll ship you a full year’s subscription at no charge.
Mercury Magazines often presents a few other complimentary subscriptions you might enjoy, too. That’s a pleasant perk!
Shape
Thinking about improving your health this year?
An annual Shape subscription usually costs about $8, but you can grab it for free by heading to Mercury Magazines and filling out a brief questionnaire. Use this link (it’s separate from theParentslink above) to claim your Shape subscription.
You’ll soon be trying new workouts and healthier recipes! We only have 1,000 copies of this title to hand out, so secure yours while supplies last.
Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens has been publishing since 1922, and it remains popular because it focuses on homemaking, cooking and gardening. A subscription typically costs around $6 a year, and buying a single issue at the checkout can be even pricier.
Claim Better Homes and Gardens the smarter way by requesting your free subscription through Mercury Magazines. Click this link, share a bit about yourself, and soon this magazine will arrive at your door for free!
As with the other offers above, we’re limited to 1,000 free subscriptions, so grab yours before they’re gone.
Diabetic Living
Managing diabetes can be costly, so every saved dollar matters. That’s why this opportunity to receive Diabetic Living at no charge is so welcome. Who wouldn’t like to avoid the usual $16 annual fee?
Follow this link to Mercury Magazines, answer a few simple profile questions, and you’ll get your subscription free of charge!
Once again, there are only 1,000 subscriptions available, so if this title is important to you, claim it promptly.
Fast Company
Enthralled by business, technology and innovation? You likely read Fast Company online already, but why not obtain a print subscription without spending anything? It’s a fantastic magazine to have on the coffee table for inspiration — one of my personal favorites!
Normally it costs about $13 for a year, but if you visit RewardSurvey and answer a few quick questions, you’ll earn points you can apply toward a Fast Company subscription.
The survey usually contains roughly 20 questions and takes only a few minutes. Not much effort for a free print subscription, right?
Essence
Essence has offered beauty, fashion and lifestyle guidance to Black women since 1970. It typically costs around $12 per year.
If you’d like a complimentary subscription to Essence, visit RewardSurvey and spend a few minutes answering questions. Then use the points you earn to redeem the magazine. Easy as pie!
When one of our contributors completed a RewardSurvey questionnaire, she earned enough points to get either Fast Company or Essence without taking a second survey, though you may need multiple surveys if you want more than one title.
New York Magazine
New York Magazine covers the latest in fashion, culture, politics and more. At $25 per year, it’s one of the pricier options on our list. (Fairly, you do receive nearly 30 issues annually for that price.)
To score aNew York Magazinesubscription for free, head toRecyclebank. The site teaches people how to boost their recycling habits. Recyclebank offers quick infographics and short articles about recycling, along with quizzes to test what you’ve learned.
Earn points by reviewing the content and completing quizzes, then redeem those points for a variety of rewards, including a subscription to New York Magazine.
Remember to put the recycling tips into practice — and consider saving the money you’d spend on these magazine subscriptions for something useful!
YOUR TURN: How much do you currently spend on magazine subscriptions? Will you try any of these methods to get them free?
Also, if you’re hunting for more free reading material for families, check out this free subscription parents magazine option.
