Money College: Talk, text via cell doesn't have to cost big bucks

Everyone loves being connected to their friends and college students are no exception. This generation is used to instantaneous replies with a few lightning quick movements of their thumbs.

But which weapon is the best choice when you want to tell your best friend about last night or send a text that "the movie begins in 5. Where r u?!"

There are two ways to go about this: buy a cell phone from a provider store and pay monthly for the extra privileges or purchase from the store (or the Internet) so you can pay per minute.