Unlimited Minutes = Responsible April

Does anyone consistently exceed their monthly allowance of cell phone minutes? Please tell me that I am not alone! A few months ago, I had an outrageous cell phone bill. My company pays $85 a month for my cell phone, but it didn't put a dent in this bill. I only had 1350 minutes, and I used over 2000... not good! I increased my minutes to 2000, thinking the problem was solved. Mike didn't quite understand and thought it was "irresponsible" (his word) that I went over my minutes. I justified it by telling him I had increased my minutes, and I would never go over my minutes again... never say never. I must admit that I have free Verizon-Verizon minutes. Most people I work with also have Verizon, so I can't say I go over my minutes for work. MIKE, my mom and my sister are three big reasons I go over my minutes, and who can fault me for loving my family?

Well, let's just say that 2000 minutes was still not enough. When I realized I was already over my minutes last month, and I still had a week to go before they started over, Mike suggested I turn my cell phone off. I love my husband and his practicality (he never uses all of his 300 minutes), but that just isn't an option for me. I drive around all day, and my cell phone makes the driving easier. I made some sacrifices that week, and my cell phone bill was only $108.

Unfortunately, I would be facing the same situation this month. My minutes start over on the 14th, and I have already used 1900 minutes. Fortunately for me, Verizon is offering a special right now... UNLIMITED minutes for $99 a month! When I heard about the special today (my sweet husband sent me a text suggesting I look into it) I immediately changed my plan. I walked out of the Verizon store very happy! I then called my chatty friends to let them know about the special. Mike and I are both very excited that I will not be going over my minutes anymore. I think changing my plan was very "responsible."