If researching ancestry is one of your plans this year, there are many free options. A good place to start is Family Search. It is run by the Mormon Church which has a plethora of records and free to use. Although it is free, the downside is other people can add or change your family tree information. Sometimes that can help but sometimes it can be frustrating because people add information without making sure the information is correct. There are also Family Research Centers where you can talk to someone and get copies of records not otherwise available. Ancestry.com has become more expensive, especially for the international plan. They no longer allow you to pay for a month and cancel it. There is a six month minimum, I believe. However, your local library may give you access to Ancestry free. You won't be able to set up your own family tree but you will be able to have access for research. You Tube has groups you can join where you can also get help.
