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Getting rid of landlines and going mobile-only is a popular choice for people -- especially young singles -- who are looking to cut costs.Verizon lost 9.8% of its landline subscribers last year, and is now working overtime to retain those it still has. The Wall Street Journal reports (subscription...

After doing a round of holiday cleaning at our apartment, I discovered a treasure trove of gadgets which still worked, but no longer met my needs. Thankfully I also found Gazelle.com, a company that buys old electronics for resale or recycle. I tested out Gazelle.com with three items I had on hand;...

I've never heard of Uniden but then again, what do you expect in a free cordless phone? Regularly priced at $24.95, Circuit City is offering the phone for $14.99. And it's free after the mail-in rebate. And if you need anything else from from the site, orders over $24 ship free.The features on this...

Last week, a bill that would enhance the current federal do-not-call registry passed the House of Representatives. The bill is officially titled: "The Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007." The next step is passing the Senate, and this bill would be a definite improvement for consumers.Currently,...