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Red Pocket Mobile Review: 7 Things to Know Before You Sign Up

September 19, 2023September 18, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
Red Pocket Mobile Review

I tested Red Pocket Mobile for a third time. Are its cheap phone plans worth it? Learn the pros and cons in this review!

Categories Phone Plans 9 Comments

Consumer Cellular Review: Is It Worth the Savings? (Pros and Cons)

May 2, 2024July 26, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
Consumer Cellular logo

Consumer Cellular says it can cut your monthly cell phone bill in half, but is it really worth it? Read my review before you switch.

Categories Phone Plans 35 Comments

Is Twigby Mobile Worth It? 5 Things to Know Before You Sign Up

February 21, 2024July 12, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
Twigby (Verizon MVNO) cell phone service

Twigby is a low-cost cell phone service provider that may offer big savings compared to your existing carrier.

Categories Phone Plans 11 Comments

Visible vs. Mint Mobile: Which Cell Phone Service Is Best?

October 20, 2023April 14, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
Visible vs. Mint Mobile Comparison Review

Visible by Verizon and Mint Mobile are two very different low-cost cell phone service providers. Which one is best for you?

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Switching Cell Phone Plans

June 21, 2025February 15, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
Phones on Shelf at Store

Finding the best cell phone plan for your money is easy if you know the mistakes to avoid. Here’s what you need to know!

Categories Phone Plans 1 Comment

5 Things to Know Before You Contact Visible Customer Support

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
Visible Customer Support

If you need to reach out to Visible customer support, there are a few things I’ve learned to help save time and avoid hassle.

Categories Phone Plans 27 Comments

10 Things to Know Before You Sign Up for a Cheap Phone Plan

August 1, 2023May 8, 2022 by Michael Timmermann
Things Know Before Sign Up Cheap Phone Plan

I’ve personally tested more than 15 low-cost cell phone service providers over the years. Here’s what you need to know before you switch.

Categories Phone Plans 9 Comments

Best Credit Cards With Free Cell Phone Protection

April 24, 2023July 1, 2021 by Michael Timmermann

Stop paying for cell phone insurance from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile! Here’s how to get free cell phone protection with your credit card.

Categories Credit Cards, Phone Plans 15 Comments

5 Things to Know About How Xfinity Mobile Billing Works

May 12, 2024December 11, 2020 by Michael Timmermann
Xfinity Mobile Billing Practices

Xfinity Mobile is unlike other cell phone service providers. Here’s what you need to know about its billing practices before you sign up.

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4 Best Ways to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill

December 9, 2025June 10, 2020 by Michael Timmermann
Ways to Lower Cell Phone Bill

It’s hard to believe, but my monthly cell phone bill is less than it was nearly 20 years ago. In this article, I’ll share four strategies to lower your cell phone bill. You’ll learn how to get reliable wireless service for a fraction of the price that most of your family and friends pay. Table of Contents: 1. Switch Cell …

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Michael Timmermann

Personal finance writer and founder of MichaelSaves.com

My passion is helping people save money and that’s what I’ve been doing professionally for more than a decade.

I began writing about money back in 2010. Prior to going full-time with Michael Saves, I was the Director of Content and Senior Writer for Clark.com. I also produced TV segments for Clark Howard earlier in my career while working for CNN's sister network, HLN. My money tips have been featured on major websites like NBCNews.com and CNN.com.

Whether you want to cut the cable TV cord, find a cheap cell phone plan or explore affordable internet options, you’ll find plenty of ways to lower your monthly bills on my website.

MichaelSaves.com and my YouTube channel provide reviews that you can actually trust. When I test a product or service, I purchase it with my own money and thoroughly test it out before publishing a review. My goal is to lay out the pros and cons in a simple way to help you make an informed decision before buying. Learn more about me and my review process here.

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