911 isn't the only reason to keep a landline.  During an emergency you may not have power....how exactly are you going to charge your cell? Only so many people can call at one time before calls are dropped or just don't go through. It's cheap to have a landline for emergencies only. And it makes a lot of sense.

Alaska - are you kidding? Focusing solely on taxes is misleading.  Overall cost of living is more insightful.

Eh - well if she's doing laundry twice a week, she probably has 3/4 pairs of underwear.  I think Trent is right, a minimum should probably be at least 7 pair, which means the mother set a too low minimum amount.  The mother is paying out more for laundry costs than then the daughter is "learning" from this lesson. Yes,...more

@ Gfusngallnt Oh I'm aware of what the story was and I would actually say that the gist of the story was more the cost in relation to the amount of texting.  My comment however was in relation to the people berating this person's parenting skills and those insulting him for not having the correct plan when in fact he ...more

In fairness to the author, he did have the unlimited text plan it was an error on T-Mobiles part.   I was unaware there were so many who have attained perfect parenting status.  The kid isn't on the corner dealing drugs, he's texting. Get a grip.

Yes, he withdrew after massive public outcry.  He had been planning to stay in it. He may be sorry and may be trying to change but he sure isn't acting like it.