It's not always an easy swap, especially when it comes to technology: I can do without cable, but I can't live without a cell phone.
Living in Los Angeles and dependent on technology, cell phone bills are a small price to pay to stay connected. But then I did the math:
My cell phone bill is $100 per month. My hubby's bill is also $100 a month. (We don't use the same cell phone carrier)
We spend more than $2,400 a year on our cell phone bills per year - on the LOW end - if we do not go over our minutes!
This is CRAZINESS!
As much as I want to save money, low-end wireless plans don't seem to be worth the pain and hassle of a switch when it's only amounts to a $10 monthly savings.
Then I found out about the Walmart Family Mobile / #FamilyMobileSaves wireless plan. Starting at only $24.88 per month, it seemed too good to be true.
First I did a little e-shopping to find out what I needed to save money on my monthly bill (Do realize that every single "doubt" bone in my body was reacting). There had to be a catch, right?
Well, yes. Only one: In order to save money on my monthly bill, I had to buy a starter kit for $25. This "starter kit" includes a SIM card that you can use in your existing phone or in a new Walmart Family Mobile phone.
Yes, you read this right: You can use your existing phone - including your iPhone! (Angels in heaven rejoice!)
Now, being that I am a clumsy fool, I happened to break my iPhone only two days before I headed to Walmart to learn more about this monthly wireless plan; so, I was also in the market for a new phone. (yes, yes, I know - it's a story for another day).
Since I didn't know which cell phone I wanted, the salesperson recommended the Concord, which is a great starter Smartphone or second phone; AND, it's also on sale for $79.88 (not a typo!).
The salesperson also sold me the Starter Kit (the only extra you will need), and was kind enough to give me the option to set-up my new phone at the store. Since I didn't want to display my utter lack of patience in front of total strangers, I decided to activate my phone at home.
The entire process took less than 10 minutes - and my phone was working in less than one hour!
My bill (get ready to FAINT) will now only be $39.99 + tax - for UNLIMITED talk, text and web. A monthly savings of $60!
I will have more than $700 in my hot little hands ready to be applied to something more sensible...and when my hubby switches over, we will save more than $1,400 per year!!
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I can buy a new watch.
Possibly new shoes.
Or simply save money towards a mini getaway!
Stop by the Live SoFab Back to School Digital Magazine to get more money saving ideas.
I can't wait to tell ya'll what I end-up doing with my savings and give you an update on my experience using the Walmart Family Mobile wireless plan very soon!