Why Become a Tripod Member?

It's free -- and only Tripod Members can participate in much of what Tripod has to offer. Member Services are listed below -- some are generally available and some are specific to Tripod sections. Join now!

Interaction! Conversation! Opinions!
You must become a Tripod Member to participate in chat, conferencing, and surveys. Whether offering advice or just getting something off your chest, this is your chance to become part of an online community.

Home Page Builder
This very popular Tripod member service lets you stake out your turf in cyberspace, even if you don't know your html from your NFL. We've even made it a snap to include GIF animations and forms on your pages.

Member Profiles
Create a Member Profile, a brief biographical note that will let your fellow Tripod members get to know a bit about you. You can also search for profiles of other Tripod members.

Reminder Minder
Just tell us when you need to pay bills, send a mother's day card, finalize a project, and we'll send you an e-mail reminder whenever you require.

Work & Money Services

The Tripod Security First Network Bank Satellite
Our SFNB Satellite offers totally wired Internet banking with unprecedented ease of use -- including 20 free non-electronic automatic payments per month (those are "paper checks" for those of you still plowing the back forty with stout oxen).

Budget Calculator
This Javascript application helps you figure out where all your money is going and offers some great resources for stopping that pesky leak in your wallet.

Retirement Calculator
Every day brings you a step closer to the proverbial Golden Years; we help you figure out how much money you need to save, and when.

The Tripod Market Report
Do the Dow with this service from Tripod and DBC. Peruse regularly updated summaries from the Dow and other indexes -- or check on your investments by getting instant stock quotes and setting up your own personalized investment portfolio!

Resume Builder
We'll take you through the resume building process, step by step, and soon you'll have your very own top-notch resume, published on the Web for all the world to see.

Living & Travel Services

Ask the Doctor
Ask him! Dr. Rob will respond! You may be able to find an answer already in the Ask the Doctor archive.

Tripod Travel Planner
You can read the Berkeley Guides online, exclusively on Tripod, but if you want to use our European Travel Planner, which will allow you to print out your very own slimmed-down guide, you'll need to become a member.

Politics & Community Services

Remember the Vote
You can't Rock the Vote if you can't remember to vote. Tripod will remind you when to register, when to vote, and we'll e-mail you election results.