For me, Uber has been a game changer.

(Both true stories.)

Probably not as good as youd like.

free uber ride

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

Ask one of these companies to help… To grab your free ride, all you have to do is hail your Uber from within Facebook Messenger.

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The feature isnt available to everyone yet; it will slowly roll out over the next few weeks.

Heres how to grab this deal:

Did you know?

you could Get Paid Up to $140/Month Just for Sharing Your Honest Opinion

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Download or pop fire up Facebook Messenger app.

see to it you have the latest version.

(If you dont, it will probably prompt you to upgrade.)

Open a new message.

In the bottom right-hand corner, choose the More option, which appears as three small dots.

Select Transportation and follow the directions to link your Uber account.

The next time youre in need of an Uber, use Messenger to request your ride.

Your credit of up to $20 will automatically be applied.

and then linking your account to Messenger to get your second free ride.

If youd ratherdrive for Uberinstead, we can help with that, too.

Heres a post onhow to make more money driving for Uber.

Your Turn: Do you use Uber?

Susan Shain, senior writer for The Penny Hoarder, is always seeking adventure on a budget.

Visit her blog at susanshain.com, or say hi on Twitter @susan_shain.

(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)

You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…