Budget Tip #30: Cut The Cable!

Out of all of the tips we’ve shared, this will probably be met with the most resistance at first. But here me out.

You do not need every single cable channel you have. You know that, too. Time to accept it.

Grab a piece of paper and a pen. Now, write down every TV show you are a regular viewer of. What do you put on your DVR? What do you sit down and make a point to watch when it is on? The list probably isn’t as long as you thought it would be, huh?

You get sticker shock every single time you open your cable or satellite TV bill. You don’t even WATCH most of those channels. So why are you paying for them?

Call your provider and drop down a package or two. I bet you would be surprised how much money you can save, especially if they offer you any specials.

If you want to get REALLY crazy with your bad self, cut the cable tv ALTOGETHER! Are the shows you watch available online for free? With a $100 investment in a product like AppleTV, you can watch many shows on your TV via streaming.

Start the revolution in your home now. It may take some convincing. So start here: Print out a PDF of our tip and hang it in a spot people will see it. Start planting the mental seed now.

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