A few brags related to my morning commute.

[mandolinatou]

I feel like the brags aren't diverse enough recently but I wanted to brag about some of things that have improved my life for little to no money recently in the event any of you have crazy commutes.

I used to subscribe to audible which was expensive but as the Canadian dollar value went down I canceled. I found overdrive the ap and my library has a fantastic list of books available online for free. Sometimes I have to wait but comparing the prices free to 25 dollars a month, I would choose free. I currently have 9 books downloaded.

Secondly, Netflix now allows downloads and this has really increased my lifestyle for my commute. I have 2-3 shows on my tablet at all times and it is fantastic. It's like 10 bucks a month but well worth it.

Lastly, while I saw the ad for the 10 dollar classes, even better, you can apply for a fee waiver on coursera and get verified tracks from coursera for free. I don't know what the cut off is on financial aide. I am middle class but if I apply, once I convert my salary to USD I am approved. I can download the classes for my commute as well. I have completed 3 verified tracks online since I sorted this out. So my commute takes forever, literally forever but I am highly entertained and educated but like nothing. The information age is amazing.

[Lavender Lady]

What an awesome brag!! You are making your commute pay you big dividends! Fantastic.

[wendymac]

I like this sort of brag the best because you are investing in yourself. Do you sell shares?

[Shirnette]

Improvements in technology has made life so much easier.Everything seems just a "click" away.It's great that you are using that commute time wisely to get your learning on and when you need to chillax you can do so with your shows...go you!

[Shwa Girl]

nice that you found coursera and their introductory prices
regularly coursera prices are $29 (single courses) to $25000 (degrees)

other online options too, such as udemy

thanks for bringing up education OP
for Ontarians making less than $80000 annually, free tuition starts September 2017, with exceptions

[theexxx]

?? I am I mistaken?? You watch TV shows (Netflix) while you're driving??

[FallenPixels]

?? I am I mistaken?? You watch TV shows (Netflix) while you're driving??

Maybe public transit? I used to have an hour+ train ride to work, got lots of reading done

[rockco]

What a great share, regardless of financial. Everyone should strive to maximize on minimal.

[seylz_gurl]

tx for the tips Manitoulin, anything to make the commute more bearable. Happy 2017!

[mandolinatou]

?? I am I mistaken?? You watch TV shows (Netflix) while you're driving??

haha...no I don't drive. I subway to work each morning. Its 3 hours total in my day....1.5 hours each way. Only about 20 minutes each way are made up movement...switching trains/buses/walking etc. I can do the equivalent of 2 hours of watching stuff and about hour of audiobooks/music per day in my commute. All of my friends are like, how do you read so much and I am like oh I listened to it on the subway.

[barbis9]

Very smart - thanks for the brag. Those tips are great for anyone who stands in line or has to wait in their car.