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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Reader Marie left a comment in a post asking us to help her find the tech needed for her to stream movies and shows on her TV. She writes:
Hi Yazmin,
I look forward to reading your blog every day. I’ve learned and have saved so much from your articles.
I was wondering if you or any of your readers know what technology is available to watch TV via the internet.
Cable &/or satellite costs account for amongst the highest of our household expenses. My cable bill increases $3-5 dollars every 4-6 months!
I have heard there is a box you could purchase (for a one time fee) to plug your TV into enabling your TV to pick up shows via the internet.
If you or any of your readers know about this service & how to set it up or any other TV technology to save me money I would be so thankful.
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We share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Tying the knot? Find out how marriage affects finances. (Money Girl’s Smart Moves to Grow Rich)
Going over your minutes? Donna Freedman show you how to cut your phone and Internet bills. (Surviving and Thriving)
Hoarding ketchup and picking up extra napkins at restaurants — frugal or not? The Silicon Valley Blogger writes about thievery vs. frugality. (The Digerati Life)
Higher bank fees are coming! Avoid debit card fees with these four suggestions. (Wisebread)
Group buying the latest trend? Sites that bundle buyer orders to help them secure a discount previously only available to retailers, are springing up left and right. Is this the latest saving-money trend? (The Guardian)
Internet TV at home is a DIY reality!
I’m hearing a lot about services that, for a fee, let you play computer videos, like Hulu and YouTube, on your TV. Is this a necessary expense? How hard is it to do yourself? I talked to Shawn DuBravac, a head honcho at the Consumer Electronic Association, and learned that, for many TVs, you can buy a cable for about $45 that will eliminate the need for a pricey service. This interview has been edited and condensed.
How hard is it to stream videos from your computer to your TV? If you want to play YouTube videos on a television, you have to have some type of computer object connected to that television: a browser in essence.
What is an Internet TV? About 20% of televisions are Internet-enabled. If you have one of those televisions you really don’t need to do anything.
What about a non-Internet TV that has an HDMI input? If you have an HDMI port, then all you have to do is
Stop spending money on slow internet, Score back to school deals, and Can you afford to have a baby?
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We share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Stocks rebound - After a steep drop Thursday, stocks saw modest gains Friday morning. (USA Today)
Free and cheap weekend - A long list of free and super cheap stuff to do this weekend can be found on Hip 2 Save.
The real cost of having a baby - The cost of raising a child is high so our Silicon Valley blogger friend shares saving tips for new parents. (The Digerati Life)
Facebook school deals – This year, Facebook is your friend when it comes to scoring back to school deals. (CNN Money)
Is your internet provider holding you back? A Federal Communications Commission report reveals which ISPs live up to their advertising claims so you can stop spending money on slow internet. (Main Street)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Is your bank increasing their fees? Ditch them! Here are 3 steps to replacing your bank. (Money Talks News)
Have you received your internet bill? Find out seven ways your Internet Service Provider may be overcharging you. (Cheap Internet Deals Blog)
Daily deal junkie? You can now sell unused deals on sites that allow you to re-sell and buy past daily deals. (Fabulous & Frugal)
Travel on a shoestring budget to these five inexpensive off-season vacation spots. (CNN Money)
The checkout line is getting revamped. Look for these three changes at your local grocery store checkout line. (Time Moneyland)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
TV subscribers have been dropping their cable subscription more frequently in the past few months, according to a recent USA Today story. Those canceling their contracts are not switching to other cable companies or satellite TV. They are simply going without.
The change is not solely because of technological advances like the ease of watching TV and movies online, but the economy.
“The price of cable TV has risen to the point where it’s simply not affordable to lots of lower-income homes, “said an analyst to USA Today. “And right now there are an awful lot of lower-income homes. The evidence suggests that what we’re seeing is a poverty problem rather than a technology phenomenon.”
I have never had cable TV and don’t understand why (more…)
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A reader named Pauline wrote in with this question.
Dear Julia: I’m trying to find a lower cost for our Internet service which is through ATT and keeps going up. Currently it’s $28.00. I don’t need to fastest thing know to man. Any suggestions??? Thanks for your great informative blog. Sincerely Pauline
What do you suggest Pauline does?
Have you ever wondered about the best place to start saving money? The answer might be closer than you think: your home. WhiteFence.com is a fantastic shopping site that helps you find great deals on the home services that you pay monthly for. From home phone, TV and your electric bill to natural gas and high-speed Internet, you can find every connection you need all in one spot.
Saving money with WhiteFence.com is easy. As a shopper, just enter your address into the search engine, and within a few minutes you can browse all of the choices available for where you live. The information is laid out in a way that is easy to use, so you can quickly compare prices and categories to see where you can find the best deals. In fact, WhiteFence.com is currently offering up to $200 in gift cards when you order bundles from providers like AT&T and Verizon. When’s the last time you got paid to shop?
The best part of all of this is that using WhiteFence.com is free and requires no registration beforehand. You can even order all of the services straight from the site, rather than having to go individually to each provider to set up your connections. WhiteFence.com works with providers to set up your orders quick and painless, which we all know is welcome after years of dealing with utility companies.
To start saving time and money for your home services, visit WhiteFence.com today!
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