How to Keep a Cable Bill Low
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cable costs have risen 77% over the past 15 years and are expected to rise again within the next three to five years. To cope with this increase, you should definitely try to do things to lower your cable bill.
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Avoid premium packages. The first thing to remember when trying to control the extra costs of cable is to avoid trying to have the best package available. Many people have an average size family and pay for premium packages because they offer enough for everyone. However, you should remember that people are paying an extra 5 to 15 dollars per month for these packages; this means that you can save an average of 180 dollars per year just by keeping it simple.
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Never order special events unless you are sure you will have the money. Secondly, special events are the main cost of expensive cable bills. Of course, there is a dad or a few boys in the house that just has to watch the monthly boxing main event or that other sports event that people pay an average of 35 to 60 dollars per month for. If you just read about these events online or in the news papers, you can save an average of 720 dollars per year (just in main events).
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Bundle services. Finally, you should look for ways to save on more than just your cable but the other things that you use everyday. The average sized family has a phone (40 dollars per month), DSL internet (30 to 40 dollars per month) and cable (50 dollars per month). By bundling these services with your cable company, you can pay around 115 dollars for all these services on one bill. Bundling can save you an average of 160 dollars per year.
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