May 17, 2013
Do you want to buy or own an iPhone but can’t afford the monthly fees? There’s something that the major post-paid carriers don’t want you knowing. You can have an iPhone and not pay ridiculous amounts of money. Here’s the secret: You don’t have to renew with Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon. There are alternatives called MVNOs who lease spectrum wholesale from the big players and resell to the consumer at a much lower rate.
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May 9, 2013
Electronics make up a significant portion of your household energy costs. Computers, printers, and WiFi routers alone account for around 25% of your electricity bill. While electronics are becoming more efficient, their increased use offsets the gains. At the same time energy prices are rising. There are a number of things you can do to control your energy bill and none of them cost you any money.
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April 30, 2013
Never buy a smartphone from a carrier—ever. Most consumers don't know that they can purchase their phones from retailers and pay less than if they did from the carrier. The key word that you're looking for is unlocked. The six phones presented in this article provide excellent value, with prices starting at $120 and going as high as $650.
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April 23, 2013
UK-based PCBundler launched their second Windows bundle on Monday, offering $217 worth of Windows apps for only $29. Users who take advantage of this offer will receive seven top-selling Windows software, including TuneUp Media (which you can also get for free from our Rewards program), PCKeeper, VideoConverter Pro, Audio Recorder, Switch (also available for free download as a MakeUseOf Reward), Phototangler, and PASSWORDfighter.
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April 12, 2013
In the United States, T-Mobile made history by becoming the first cellular carrier to not force customers into buying multi-year contracts. After the policy shift, T-Mo users can purchase subsidized phones independent of a monthly fee. The other three major carriers, however, have not yet followed T-Mobile’s lead. Mobile Virtual Network Operators can save all cellular users money. However, hundreds of MVNO plans exist—how do you know what plan best suits your needs?
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April 4, 2013
I just filled up my car today, and thanks to the beautiful miracle known as Honda, I was actually able to keep it around thirty dollars. Even still, I'm confident that I could have done better. If I was serious about it, I could have made use of GasBuddy, a great app for finding local gas prices on the cheap. I won't try to talk it up too much, for GasBuddy is extremely simple. It will help you save on gas, and that's what matters most.
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April 2, 2013
Amazon has built a reputation for great prices. Though not always the least expensive, and often not the best source for sale and clearance items, stock is generally inexpensive and comes attached to a large and lenient customer service department. In other words, Amazon.com is a good online store. Yet there are ways to squeeze even more savings out of Amazon.
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April 2, 2013
Using rebates can frustrate even the most patient of buyers. While a deal-hunting customer may not encounter any difficulty at the register, collecting the rebate can cause staggering complications. Rather than risk such difficulty, following six simple rules will help you get your money. This article outlines six rules, along with a framework structured around several web technologies and strategies to receive your rebates in full.
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March 26, 2013
Games are often viewed as entertainment, yet the lessons learned in them can be useful in real-life situations. Learning to balance present needs against future plans in a strategy game can also help players decide the right course of action in the real world, and the twitch skills learned by gamers can help them quickly react to objects they see. Habits that work well in these games can be a boon to your wallet.
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March 19, 2013
Free calling and texting for your iPhone. Yep. It's real. With Viber, that's exactly what you get since it works through whatever WiFi connection you happen to be using. This gives you one more reason to mooch off the neighbors! Despite a few reasonable hoops to jump through, the app is quite functional. It says it offers free calling and free texting, and it does. Nothing can beat that. As far as I can tell, Viber is a wonderful app with a variety of practical uses.
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February 23, 2013
Cutting your mobile phone bill in half takes only three simple steps - first, find a carrier that offers discounted plans, such as an MVNO. Second, get an unlocked phone. Third, and optionally, you can optimize the phone's functionality to cost less. Some start-up costs apply, but the overall savings will greatly outweigh the expenses.
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February 22, 2013
Do you like getting good deals? Of course, everyone loves getting something they want or need at a discounted price. Your iOS device, besides being a useful and cool piece of hardware, can actually be a gateway to some really awesome deals right in your local area. You spent enough money on that iPad, you might as well use it to save some money on some awesome stuff. Living Social is the one app deal seekers need to have on their iOS device.
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February 1, 2013
Just like a full desktop, a new PC build can be expensive. The best way to minimize the cost while focusing on the most suitable components is to upgrade your unit, rather than start from scratch. Various cost-saving options are open to anyone building a brand new computer or upgrading an existing device.
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January 19, 2013
After the expensive holidays, and global recession has thinned our wallets, spotting a good deal can really boost your morale. Fortunately, some money-saving websites cater to your needs. Two of the best online communities for finding well-priced products are FatWallet and Slickdeals. This article discusses the differences and similarities between SlickDeals and FatWallet.
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January 16, 2013
A little while after Groupon first got started, I signed up and followed the daily deals for my area religiously. I waited patiently for the perfect deal to roll in, and in a few cases I actually took advantage of the deals. But after about a year or so, the type of deals seemed to start repeating themselves. Recently, I stumbled across Google Offers. Is there any real differences between the two?
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