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A close up of hands placing a new cell phone in a box. - Marian Weyo/Shutterstock Businesses use a range of marketing tactics and principles, often backed by psychology, to encourage people to buy or ...

Many Americans may be signing up for "free" phones without fully understanding the hidden costs. According to new research by the Harris Poll, commissioned by Consumer Cellular, an estimated 73 ...