The summer is coming to an end and it’s back-to-school time. If you have ever been a student, you’ll know that student life is not easy or cheap. With rising tuition costs, high unemployment, and busy schedules, finding ways to manage your time and budget seems impossible. No need to panic! Last week, we showcased back-to-school savings tips . This week, we have 10 iPhone applications that can help you manage your student life. Rate... 

I don’t usually brag about smartphone apps. There are a lot of really great money-saving iPhone apps out there, but it is truly a matter of personal taste as to which ones are absolutely a “must” to download. This week, I discovered a new app called CoupSmart when a reader alerted me to the fact that they had won $200 just for using it. When I heard this, I had to check it out. Here’s the scoop for anyone else who’s... 

Apple’s iPhone is quickly becoming one of the most versatile electronic devices on the market. The iPhone derives its malleability from the wide array of applications that can be used for anything imaginable. Many of the applications are gimmicks that should be ignored, but some of them can be quite useful. Some iPhone users have apps that are saving them money on an almost daily basis. Because of the portability of an iPhone, it is possible... 

The iPhone is a hot product right now, and the prices of these phones definitely reflect that. Although you may be excited and willing to spend a lot of money on this new gadget and the associated accessories, you can still be mindful of your budget while enjoying your new phone. Here are some tips to help you save money on purchasing iPhone accessories. Purchasing an Older Phone Purchasing an older iPhone…  Read More →

When we shop, most of us are heavily influenced by the purchase price. For example, we see an iPhone in the store and think, “Oh, it’s $300. I have that much in my account, I can afford it.” What we think about less often is the true cost of ownership for that item. The true  Read More →

By Linsey Knerl Some people won’t stop to clip a coupon, but dig the idea of downloading an application for their phone that will help them save more than a few bucks on their next purchase.  Read More →

By Tahera It’s safe to say, of late, you can do just about everything but brush your teeth with an iPhone. You’re always wondering what else the creatives at Apple are going to think of next. Well, the next marvel is credit card processing using any credit card with your phone! In December 2009, Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter, launched a new application that allows iPhone users to process credit cards using their phones. Under... 

These days, a Blackberry outage is seemingly a common theme as of late, which can not be good for RIM overall. This is the second time in two weeks we’ve seen a massive widespread outage like this to Blackberry users. Just last week there were many reports of Blackberry outages on December 17th according to PDABlast and ReadWriteWeb . It is being reported by BerryReporter that the outage might be caused by the latest Blackberry messenger... 

It’s Christmas. You’re stuck at the airport terminal / train station / highway off-ramp / in-law’s house / uncle’s annual gathering / or whatever other “amazing places” that makes Christmas and the holidays so wonderful — what do you do? Why, download Christmas themed apps for your iPhone, of course. Whac-A-Mole: Whacky Xmas  Read More →

Dan Ariely, a professor of Behavioral Economics at Duke University, says that studies show that when people pay off loans, they pay off the small loans first rather than the loans with the highest interest rate. Studies also show that even when people have debt, they keep a lot of cash. Both of these in  Read More →

I don’t have an iPhone (I don’t even have a cell phone, but that’s a whole other story), but if I did, I would definitely buy the Opportunity Cost of Money iPhone app. This iPhone app makes the cost of your purchases concrete. Basically, it’s an iPhone app where you list all of the things  Read More →

I don’t have an iPhone (I don’t even have a cell phone, but that’s a whole other story), but if I did, I would definitely buy the Opportunity Cost of Money iPhone app. This iPhone app makes the cost of your purchases concrete. Basically, it’s an iPhone app where you list all of the things  Read More →

If you’re a smartphone or gadget enthusiast, you’ve no doubt heard about the confirmation of the Google Phone. Of course, we’re not talking about a Google Android-powered phone by HTC, Motorola, etc. — but a pure Google branded phone, designed from the ground-up by Google (and so far, rumored to be manufactured by LG). Though a few people are scratching their head on why Google will compete directly with their customers...