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Benefits and Exceptions of Credit CARD Act of 2009

by Logan Abbott on Friday, August 21, 2009

The first phase of credit card legislation signed by President Obama on May 22 took effect yesterday, August 20, with the remaining provisions going live February 22, 2010.

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Appears in: APR, credit card, credit cards

Unlimited Travel Special on JetBlue

by Logan Abbott on Wednesday, August 12, 2009

JetBlue is offering a month of unlimited travel for $599.    The pass is on sale through 8/21.  Travel period is September 8 thru October 8.  The price includes travel

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Appears in: airfare

David Pogue Goes Populist on the Cell Phone Industry

by Logan Abbott on Saturday, July 25, 2009

There was an interesting column Thursday (July 23, 2009) about aggravating cell phone company policies by technology writer David Pogue of the New York Times. He argued the pros and cons of exclusivity agreements on cell phone devices (such as the iPhone with AT&T) and whether Congress should intervene to eliminate.

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Appears in: Cell Phones

Apple Announces New iPhone 3G S

by Logan Abbott on Monday, June 08, 2009

16 GB, $199, 32 GB $299. New iPhone 3G S includes a 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture, a compass and song recognition feature. Current iPhone 3G, 8 GB drops to $99!

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Cell Phone Rebate Offer

by Logan Abbott on Thursday, April 30, 2009

Let MyRatePlan pay your activation fee!    For a limited time, MyRatePlan will rebate $36 for a qualifying single line plan or $72 for a qualifying family plan that is purchased via the site.  Since most carriers charge about $35 per line, this will offset the activation cost for up to two lines.   See 

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Appears in: Cell Phone, Saving Money

T-Mobile Improves Rate Plans

by Logan Abbott on Wednesday, April 15, 2009

T-Mobile has launched a number of improvements to its single and family calling plans, including its very popular myFaves plans. Already offering an attractive number of minutes at each price point (vs. its national competitors AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon), these changes further separate it from the pack.

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Free Activation from AT&T

by Logan Abbott on Thursday, March 19, 2009

 

This special offer from AT&T expires March 22nd at midnight.   You must click the image below to get to the promotion. The link goes to the touch screen LG Vu; you can browse and switch to a different phone.

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Estimate Fees Before Booking an Airline Ticket

by Logan Abbott on Tuesday, March 10, 2009

If you’ve flown in the past year or two, you know that the airlines have made flying an a la carte ordeal, charging fees for almost everything.    Checking bags, pillows, blankets, snacks are all things that now cost money on different airlines.  One airline is even making passengers chip in to pay for the crew.   Okay, I made that up, but it is true that one airline is going to start 

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Appears in: airfare, Internet, Saving Money

Emergence of Unlimited Cell Phone Plans

by Logan Abbott on Monday, March 09, 2009

Most carriers now offer a variant on the unlimited cell phone plan.   The days of rate plans segmented by minutes will likely come to an end in the next couple years.   We’ll probably be left with unlimited rate plans and, for very light users, pay-as-you-go plans.   Some of the prepaid offers have actually undercut the national carriers’ contract plans.    This is somewhat different than

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Appears in: Cell Phones

Helping you Save: Consolidate Debt

by Logan Abbott on Sunday, March 08, 2009

Recommendations:

  1. Get a 0% APR balance transfer credit card
  2. Transfer high interest balances
  3. Don’t use this new card for other purchases
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Appears in: credit cards, Saving Money

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