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Money Saving Tips

Are You Bundling Your Services?

bundle your services and saveDo you have Internet, cable TV, and telephone?  If so, do you use the same service provider for all of your services?  If not, here are just a few reasons why I recommend that you look into starting to bundle your services.

Bundling saves you money.  If you want to pay the least amount possible for your phone, Internet, and cable TV, then you need to contact your current service provider and find out what discounts they offer if you bundle your services.  First, do a quick online search to find the cheapest Sky package, for example.  Make sure you understand what deals are being offered so that you are knowledgeable and not just taking a salesperson’s word for it.  When you do make the call, do not be afraid to ask for a deal.  The worst they can say is no.  Most companies appreciate your loyalty and they will reward you for bringing all of your business to them.  If they don’t, then consider looking for another service provider.

Bundling saves you time.  When you bundle your services, you usually only get one bill for all of your services.  This eliminates confusion and makes it easier to pay your bill.  Also, if you have a problem or inquiry, it’s easier to only have to call one company, rather than dealing with so many.  This way you can take care of all your inquiries by dialing a single phone number.

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How To Save Money On Cable TV

save money on your cableI’m going to say it, even though many of you are going to hate me.  I personally do not pay for cable TV, and likely never will, as I am a frugal queen and enjoy watching Netflix for $7.99 a month.  In fact, the only time we ever had cable TV, we got it for free, because the local cable company in our area came and hooked it up for a one month free trial, and then they forgot to turn it off.  However, for those of you who do splurge on cable, here are a few tips that can help you save money.

Figure out what you want.

Before you start shopping, you need to figure out what you are looking for.  Do you want the History channel, or Discovery channel, or mainly movie channels?  It pays to know what you want before you start spending your time scoping out your options.

Research the cable companies in your area.

Find the best TV deals by searching online and determining all of the cable TV companies that provide service in your area.  You may even be able to find a single website that already does the research for you and that has a comparison chart showing you the pros and cons of each company and their packages.  Check out Infinity Dish statistics, to learn more about the current trends relating to cable TV in order to help you make an informed decision.

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