Today’s deal is a rerun, but one from way back in 2017 — and with the all-important lower price than last time. I’ll cut right to the chase: You can get a Mailbird Pro lifetime subscription for just $14.99. Get it at StackSocial Why would you want such a thing? Let me answer your question …

Does your iPhone ($285 at Amazon) sound like every other iPhone? Does it play the default Waves ringtone, causing everyone nearby to pull out their own phone and see if it’s the one ringing? Time to stand out from the crowd! You can create an unlimited number of custom ringtones for your device, using a virtually unlimited number of sources: …

I’m going to be 50 this year (the horror, the horror), which means, among other things, I don’t “get” Snapchat. But the kids these days? Oh, yeah. And they’re just the intended audience for Snapchat Spectacles, which debuted in early 2017 and became an overnight Next Big Thing sensation. After that… well, mostly crickets. Maybe everyone realized $130 was a …

Amazon Prime Day 2018 has ended. Whew! Given the difficulties Amazon had out of the gate, I wouldn’t be surprised if next year, the company spread things out into Prime Week, with different days devoted to different product categories. (“TV Day!” “Smart-home Day!” And so on.) There were some pretty nice deals to be had. Of course, I try to bring …

Prepare for a shock: There are stores other than Amazon! I know, right? So while I’m sure you’re closely following my frequently updated top Prime Day picks of 2018, I thought I’d mention a couple deals happening elsewhere. Starting with this: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Newegg has the MSI Vortex G65VR gaming desktop PC for $899.99 …

Quick reminder: You’ll be receiving two Cheapskate newsletters from me today — the one you’re reading right now and the one that comes when Amazon Prime Day kicks off at noon PT (3 p.m. ET).  Speaking of which, make sure you know how to determine if that Prime Day deal is really a deal. Right now I’m a big fan …

First things first: My apologies for the confusion regarding yesterday’s bonus deal, the TechVilla Wing 1 portable speaker for $7.99. I make it a point to test every promo code before publishing a deal, but that one, well, it slipped through the cracks. The code worked, but only deducted $7.99 rather than providing a $7.99 final price. The speaker is …

Cheeps! In case you’ve been living under a rock at the bottom of the ocean on a different planet, Amazon Prime Day is coming. As you might expect, I’m all over that bad boy, starting with a look at Prime Day deals you can get right now and a sneak peek at what’s coming. What’s more, Cheapskate newsletter subscribers can …

If you don’t do it often (or ever), traveling to another country can be challenging. Scary, even. During a recent trip to Italy, I found myself staring down the barrel of a language I couldn’t speak, read or understand. Thankfully, I had modern technology at my disposal, and that made the travel life infinitely easier. You do need to plan …

Want to talk deals with yours truly? I’m hitting the library circuit here in Michigan, presenting “7 Surprising Ways to Save Money Online” at no fewer than seven locations over the next few months. Next up: The Dexter District Library, July 11, 7 p.m. If you live in the area, come on out! I’ll be raffling off prizes and giving …