Save on Cable Costs

The following Everyday Savings Tip comes from, Small Footprints:

Folks spend a lot of money for channels they rarely watch. Most of us spend a minimum of $40-$50 dollars a month on it. So my suggestion is to give up cable. Savings = minimum $480/year.

That being said, many want to watch TV. So consider this. Most networks stream their programs online. Yes, they are usually broadcast a day late but for $480, I'm totally willing to wait. One can also buy online TV for a lot less per month than cable on sites like Netflix (get a month free) and HuluPlus.

Want to stream online program to your television? No problem – buy a HDMI Cable at the local electronics store (or here on Amazon for $3!) and plug it between your computer and TV. Again, a minimal cost but far less than a year's worth of cable TV.

We gave up our cable over a year ago and haven't missed it a bit … and I love not having to pay that bill each month. An extra benefit has been that we watch TV when we want to and not when it's “scheduled” … that has freed us up to manage our time better.

We are still figuring out what we will do about cable. I am all for giving it up completely but I want a happy compromise for family peace :) I would also suggest Apple TV or a Roku (or both) as they also stream movies and shows. I plan on purchasing a Roku at some point since we are Amazon Prime members and have access to tons of free shows and movies as a result.

Do you have other ways you save on monthly expenses?
Share your tip in Everyday Savings and be entered to win $50 this week!
Read the other great Everyday Savings Tips here.

Disclaimer: This post contains a link to an affiliate. By using the links above, you are supporting the site at no cost to you. See my Disclaimer Policy for additional information.