The holiday shopping season is well under way even though we just celebrated Halloween. A big item that people purchase at this time of year is electronics. Great deals can be had but it pays to enter into your purchases with knowledge because not all deals are created equal. Following are some … [Read more...] about How to save money on electronics
Tech Talk
Do you still need a land line?
Do you ever look over at your kitchen counter and see a piece of previous-millennia technology staring back at you? No, not your can opener ... a landline phone.If you look at that monthly bill, you might feel a bit like the phone is gloating. With taxes and complicated fees that phone could … [Read more...] about Do you still need a land line?
How to maximize credit card rewards
When it comes to credit cards, if you’re pretty good at paying your bill on time and keeping your debt load manageable, you’re ahead of the game. But are you really getting the most from your perks and rewards programs? If the answer is no, you’re like most card users, says Matthew Goldman, CEO of … [Read more...] about How to maximize credit card rewards
Save money with your own home security system
If you have reviewed your household budget lately, you might have been amazed by how many recurring monthly charges have added up over the years. One that jumped out at me recently was the amount we spend for my home security system's alarm monitoring.ADT service starts at about $30 a month. … [Read more...] about Save money with your own home security system
4 ways to stop old collection calls to your new phone
No one likes to get calls from debt collectors, because it means you’re behind on your bills. But getting calls to your new phone number all day because it used to belong to someone who didn’t pay their bills can be a total nuisance. With more and more phones in use, carriers now recycle old numbers … [Read more...] about 4 ways to stop old collection calls to your new phone
How to avoid buying counterfeit tech gadgets
Tech gear is expensive, so it’s no wonder that consumers are always on the lookout for bargains and markdowns on expensive gadgets like tablets. Sometimes, a small retailer might try to move inventory of an older model to make way for a new version, and it marks down prices.While there are deals … [Read more...] about How to avoid buying counterfeit tech gadgets
Emergency-proof your life with a bug-out bag
I am not sure if it is the ubiquity of news or the actuality of climate change, but it seems you cannot turn around today without hearing of a disaster striking. Hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, even the upcoming zombie apocalypse are all calling for a single thing.Be prepared.I hate to go … [Read more...] about Emergency-proof your life with a bug-out bag
5 free apps to make photo-taking more fun
This post is sponsored by Cricket Wireless.You could be having more fun with the camera on your smartphone, and I'm not just talking about selfies and pictures of your cheeseburgers. These five free apps that will enhance your creativity. Create collages, stop-motion animation videos, memes and … [Read more...] about 5 free apps to make photo-taking more fun
Which no-contract cellphone plan costs less?
Last year at Living on the Cheap, we covered a wide range of prepaid cellphone options if you were looking to save money on your cellphone bill. Prepaid plans are an alternative to the contract-based plans that the big cellphone companies are offering and they can save you some real money over those … [Read more...] about Which no-contract cellphone plan costs less?
Is free Internet service from FreedomPop worth the price?
The allure of something free: It tempts us and taunts us and beckons us closer. New wireless Internet provider FreedomPop is another of those crazy startup companies that is trying change the rules on how we access the Internet. As you can guess from the company's name, "FREE" is its marketing … [Read more...] about Is free Internet service from FreedomPop worth the price?
How to donate, trade or recycle your stuff
If you want to get rid of extra stuff around your house, but don’t want to bother with selling items online or holding a garage sale, here are our frugal living tips for good ways to trade, recycle or donate unwanted items.Trading or swapping gets more of what you want without spending any cash. … [Read more...] about How to donate, trade or recycle your stuff
How to make cheap phone calls in Europe
Travel like a local is one of my mantras. Eat like one, walk like one, think like one.One of the best ways to do so is to have a local phone number, and in Europe the process is easy. Phone numbers are attached to the SIM cards inside your phone. If you have an unlocked GSM phone, you can buy a … [Read more...] about How to make cheap phone calls in Europe
Get free – and legal – music and audiobooks
I love music, and I have always spent money on it. It is one of the things that I try to work into my budget, no matter what else is going on. In my search for new music, I have found a lot of sources of free music. That's great, because it can be hard to spend money on something that you have … [Read more...] about Get free – and legal – music and audiobooks
7 ways to cut your cell phone bill
Try to browse the Internet or watch a TV show without an ad touting the latest cell phone feature or calling plan. Smaller. Lighter. Faster. It will pay your bills, clip cyber coupons, even remind you to invite your in-laws to dinner. Love 'em or hate 'em, cell phones (not your in-laws) have become … [Read more...] about 7 ways to cut your cell phone bill