Google Adwords, no longer free?

[Red Rock Designs]

Hi Admin, 

I was trying to search Google Adwords for some keywords, but Google prompted me to Sign In, then confirm a type of Currency...I didn't go past this step.  Is Google Adwords now a paid service?

Is there a free keyword finder we can use?
Thanks
Bibi

[iCraft Admin]

Hi Bibi,

Google's Keyword Tool has been turned into Keyword Planner. You can still use it for free, but you need to login into Google Adwords account first. The new tool is slightly different. Here is a good article about that.
You can also try Bing Keyword tool. Its free, but you also have to setup an account with them. You can probably find other free tools if you search for them online. Let us know if you find better alternatives. Thanks!