Cell Phones & Plans

If you only use your cell phone occasionally, a prepaid plan is probably the cheapest option. They can be great for kids or seniors who want the security of having a phone, but won't be using it frequently. Prepaid plans are also great for people who have bad credit since … [Read more...] about Prepaid cell phone plans are great…sometimes

Along the same lines as our "keep it simple" recommendation, phone insurance is rarely a good investment. If you pay $5 per month, that's $60 in a year. Then add in a $50 deductible and the "free" replacement phone just cost you $110 (or $60+ wasted if you … [Read more...] about Skip the insurance on your cell phone

Cell phone plans offer every option under the sun: insurance, road side assistance, special ringtones, games, video, internet and so on. The cheapest option is to keep it simple. The second cheapest option, is to add on only those services you truly need and will use.A LOZO … [Read more...] about Keep your cell phone plan simple

Most cell phone providers will charge you for both incoming and outgoing texts. If you plan to get an unlimited text plan, this isn't an issue. If you don't, however, it's worth asking your potential provider what their policy is. While you can limit how many texts you send … [Read more...] about Ask about free incoming texts

If you're paying for every text, the charges add up quickly--especially if you're sending and receiving them all the time. See how much your provider charges for unlimited texting. Chances are, it'll be a lot cheaper. If the unlimited option is more than you need, see if your … [Read more...] about If you text a lot, add Unlimited Texting to your plan