Electronics & Computers

Many manufacturers repair (or 'refurbish') used or slightly damaged phones so they can re-sell them. This allows you to buy a high quality phone at a substantially lower cost than the brand new model. The refurbished models usually even come with a manufacturer's warranty … [Read more...] about Consider refurbished cell phones

The cost of sending a text can vary between 10 to 25 cents per text, either sent or received. That may seem like a modest amount, but they add up quick when you're sending/receiving hundreds of texts each month, every month. If you're paying per text, you need to limit this … [Read more...] about Avoid text message overkill

Salespeople usually get their commission from the cell phone plan you buy, not from the cell phone and all the 'extra' accessories. As such, they're often willing to give free or discounted equipment in order to seal the deal. See if you can get a deal on the cell phone, … [Read more...] about Ask for free stuff

Do enough research before you buy a cell phone or commit to a cell phone plan, so you have a good idea of what you need and want. If you rarely access the internet from your phone, you don't need a huge data plan. If you hardly ever text, you don't need unlimited texting. And … [Read more...] about Know what you want in a cell phone and stick to it!

Get into the habit of checking your remaining cell phone minutes toward the end of each month to ensure you don't go over (and get hit with those hefty overage charges). Most providers make this easy enough to do either by logging into your account online or even texting them … [Read more...] about Avoid cell phone overage charges