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To Sell or Give Away for Free

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Just by posting an ad online, you can quickly get rid of furniture, clothes and other household goods. Between Craigslist and Freecycle, there’s always someone who wants a particular item. Craigslist isn’t too different from old-fashioned classified ads, although it provides for free advertising. Freecycle, in contrast, focuses on informing people in your community of items that you’re willing to give away to anyone who will come and get them. But how do you know which will be the better option…

The Benefits of a Voice Over IP (VoIP) Service

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Just a few years ago, VoIP service (Voice over Internet Protocol) was groundbreaking technology. Now it’s something that many take for granted. Some don’t even know they can take advantage of this technology to pay less in phone bills and get better long-distance service. Here are some of the major advantages of a Voice over IP service as opposed to a landline phone or cell phone plan.

Cost Cutting

This is one of the biggest pros of VoIP service. Conventional means of…

The Disadvantages of a Voice Over IP (VoIP) Telephone Service

Friday, November 20th, 2009

The technology of Voice Over IP (VoIP) has helped to connect people around the world who cannot use a regular phone for financial or other reasons. VoIP telephone service is also popular among entrepreneurs and individuals who want to save time and money by making their calls online. However, there are some disadvantages to be aware of before you switch over to VoIP. Here are just a few:

Broadband Internet

There are still individuals on the planet that use dial-up for free…

Tips for Saving Money on Your Renters Insurance

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

It’s important to use as many tips for saving money as you can when times are tough. This includes your renters insurance, also referred to as tenant insurance.

Get a Discount

You can get a discount on renters insurance if you buy your policy from your car insurance company. These companies want you to buy all of the policies they offer and, as an incentive, they’ll lower your premiums if you buy more policies from them. Call your car company for a…

How to Save Money on Phone Service with SMS Texting

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Did you know that sms texting is one way to help manage your phone bill? We all know that going over minutes on a cell phone plan can be expensive and frustrating. A higher phone bill leads to increased taxes and ultimately an even bigger bill after all charges are added up. Alternating between both text messaging and phone calls can help you manage your bill and save money. Here are a couple of suggestions to consider when deciding to…