Everyday Cheapskate: Here’s why it’s worth your money to buy an unlocked phone

Everyday Cheapskate: Here’s why it’s worth your money to buy an unlocked phone

There was a time when getting a new cellphone felt like signing a mortgage -- except with worse terms. You’d walk into a carrier store, pick out a shiny new phone, and they’d practically hand it over “for free” -- as long as you promised to stick around for two years and not ask too many questions.