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Changed My Verizon Wireless Plan: Same Features for $30 Less

by Flexo on November 12, 2008. Consumer 7 comments.

Earlier this year, I upgraded my only phone — I have no need for a land line — to a BlackBerry 8830 on Verizon Wireless. Now I receive my important email (in addition to some junk mail) where ever I happen to be. I accepted the fact that I would be paying for this ... Continue reading this article…

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Telemarketers Can’t Talk to the Dead

by Smithee on August 21, 2008. Tips 8 comments.

I was speaking with a co-worker who used to be a telemarketer, and she told me that if I’m ever again harassed by any strangers on the phone trying to sell me things I don’t need, I should just say, “Mark me down as deceased.” You don’t even have to pretend to be a different ... Continue reading this article…

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Can You Eliminate $500 of Your Expenses Each Month?

by Flexo on August 14, 2008. Consumer 18 comments.

I may have fallen back into old habits. Several years ago, when I was refreshing my life and beginning to control my finances, I made deep cuts into my expenses. I took on three roommates, paying only $325 a month for my portion of rent. I didn’t own a car and relied ... Continue reading this article…

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Tracking My Verizon Wireless Rebate Online

by Flexo on April 4, 2008. Consumer 8 comments.

I’m not a fan of rebates, particularly the kind of rebate for which you must pay full price for a product up front with the promise of cash back if you remember to mail in your receipt and a portion of the product’s packaging in time. I’m not a fan because I’m generally unorganized, ... Continue reading this article…

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