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Tips for Saving Money on Your Cable Bill

Posted on Monday, January 19th, 2015 at 7:00 am
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Ready to "cut the cord" and get rid of cable? Here are some tips that will help you save the money you are spending on your cable bill.There are a lot of people who have considered “cutting the cord” and ending their subscription to cable television. For many, the main reason is the cost. Few want to pay for channels that they never watch, or pay extra just to get their local news channels. Here are some tips that can help you save money on your cable bill.

How to Save on TV Cable

Install a TV Antenna
Are you someone who just wants to be able to watch their local news? Will you be content with just a couple of channels to choose from? If so, it might be best to cancel your cable subscription and install a TV antenna on your roof. The antenna will legally pick up a few local channels without requiring you to pay for a subscription. That’s how people used to watch TV in the “old days”!

It is important that you do some research in order to figure out what kind of TV antenna you need and where to place it. Be aware that installing the antenna will require someone to stand on a ladder or get on top of your roof.

Free Streaming Services
Hulu.com offers a free option to people who want to watch TV shows on their computers. It is “limited to the PC environment”. In general, Hulu.com offers up to the last five episodes that aired on TV. It streams in standard definition.

YouTube is allowing people to watch full length movies for a one-time fee. The price ranges from $14.99 to $1.99 for newer releases. They also have a selection of full length movies that can be watched for free. The genre, quality, and age of the movie varies.

Some of the websites for individual TV channels will offer some free videos and/or clips for people to view. Typically, the free content doesn’t stick around for very long.

Set Top Boxes
A set top box is a piece of computer hardware that is able to deliver on-demand content from the internet to your TV. If you own an Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, or Nintendo Wii, you may already have access to this type of streaming. You may have to pay for a subscription. It might be less than your cable bill.

Other popular options include Apple TV and Roku. Each enables viewers to access a wide variety of full-length episodes of television programs for free. Some of the content will require a subscription fee, but a lot of it is free to view.

Netflix
The cost of a subscription to Netflix is likely to be less than your cable bill. Netflix has a ton of content to choose from, including both movies and TV shows. Some set top boxes will let you access Netflix right through them.

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Good Tip: Saving money is important – especially if you have a lot of expenses like bills to pay, loans to pay off, and all the other things that drain your bank account. Figuring out a way to save money can feel tedious to some, and like a punishment to others. U.S. News suggests that you try one of these money saving challenges. The “No Eating Out for a Month” Challenge This one is self-explanatory. The goal is to avoid eating out for an entire month. This might be super easy for people who enjoy making meals at home. People who really enjoy dining out, or ordering food to be sent to their home, may struggle with this one. It’s worth a try because spending money on take-out is more expensive than buying groceries. The Pantry Challenge This one is a variation of the “No Eating Out for a Month” challenge. The goal is to use up all of your groceries before you buy more. It forces you to try and remember why you bought a food or beverage that you don’t know what to do with, and gives you the opportunity to find a way to use it. The one exemption to this challenge is the foods that have expired. Don’t eat them! Throw them in the trash. The “No Spend” Challenge Make a goal to avoid spending money during an entire weekend. The only exemption in this challenge is that you are allowed to pay bills. This challenge is interesting because it requires creativity. You must be creative and find workarounds for problems that you would typically solve by spending money. You may have a different outlook on spending after finishing this challenge.