Bundle-up smart phone uses6 of 7Think double duty to cut costs and save money.One tactic is sending e-mails rather than texts, where you can quickly rack up fees. "Send as many texts as you want that way," says Mokey.Another cost-saving move: calling people within your network where calls are free. Verizon offers a Pick 5 Friends plan, where you can talk to five people any time and for as long as you want."Look at your monthly bill and then pull out frequently called numbers," suggests Mokey. "They don't come from monthly allotments." Related Articles:Mobile banking must-havesMobile banking for you?Mobile couponsPay by cell phoneRelated Links:Quiz: Test cell phone IQBudgeting with cell phoneRecession-proof gadgetsHigh cost of teens advertisement
Think double duty to cut costs and save money.
One tactic is sending e-mails rather than texts, where you can quickly rack up fees. "Send as many texts as you want that way," says Mokey.
Another cost-saving move: calling people within your network where calls are free. Verizon offers a Pick 5 Friends plan, where you can talk to five people any time and for as long as you want.
"Look at your monthly bill and then pull out frequently called numbers," suggests Mokey. "They don't come from monthly allotments."
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