Best Ways to Cut The Cord and Put Extra Money in Your Pocket Every Month

In today's economic climate, cutting the cord is now more important than ever

With prices rising on almost everything, now is a good time to cut the cord and put that money elsewhere. Cable TV and satellite have only become more expensive. Also, the amount of commercials we are forced to watch after shelling out a ridiculous sum for channels that for the most part don't have that much great content is insulting.

So if you haven't cut the cord yet, now is a great time to seriously take another look at other less expensive options.

Here are the Best Ways to Cut The Cord

Streaming TV and an Antenna - The best way to "cut the cord" and stop paying for monthly cable or satellite TV subscriptions is to use a combination of streaming services and an over-the-air attic or roof antenna.

The reason we recommend a roof or attic antenna versus rabbit ears, or indoor flat panel antennas is that you will almost certainly receive more stations. Indoor antennas work fine if the TV transmitters are around the corner or close by. When you start getting 40 to 60 miles away, add a few hills, tall buildings, or metal siding the TV signal will quickly degrade.

Bigger is always better when it comes to television antennas, and placing them up high in your attic or on your roof will give you the best signal strength and reception.

The Best TV Antenna for you depends on where you live and which channels you want to receive. However, some popular options include:

1. Mohu Leaf: This is a flat, indoor antenna that can be hung on a wall or placed behind a TV. It has a range of 30 miles and can pick up HD channels.
2. Antennas Direct ClearStream Eclipse: This is a small, indoor antenna that has a range of 35 miles. It can be placed behind a TV or mounted on a wall.
3. Winegard FlatWave Amped: This is a flat, indoor antenna that has a range of 50 miles. It can be placed behind a TV or mounted on a wall and has a built-in amplifier for stronger signal reception.
4. Channel Master Advantage 100 Directional Outdoor TV Antenna - Long RangeThis is an outdoor antenna that has a range of 60+ miles. It is designed to pick up UHF, VHF, and FM channels, including 1080p HD channels.

You will want to experiment with different antennas and placements to find the best option for your location. Also, you can use websites like https://www.tvfool.com/ or https://www.antennaweb.org to find out which channels are available in your area and what type of antenna will work best for you.

Don't be discouraged if you try a small indoor antenna and don't find a single station. A much larger attic antenna most of the time will work much better. So don't give up to fast because your indoor antenna is doing the job.

Streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video offer a wide variety of TV shows and movies, and some also offer live TV options. An HD antenna can be used to pick up local channels for free. This combination will give you access to a wide variety of programming without the need for a cable or satellite subscription.

Streaming is Still Cheaper than Cable

You may have read some sites proclaiming that streaming is now just as expensive as cable TV. Don't believe it for a minute, here's why.

It's a lot easier to start and stop a monthly subscription to a streaming TV service than it is to stop or start cable TV or satellite. Once you buy a media streamer, like a Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV it's yours to keep forever. This means no expensive monthly equipment rental fees for every TV you own.

Streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video offer a wide variety of TV shows and movies, and some also offer live TV options. An HD antenna can be used to pick up local channels for free. This combination will give you access to a wide variety of programming without the need for a cable or satellite subscription.

Don't Make This Newbie Cord Cutting Mistake

Many past cable TV subscribers after they first cut the cord believe they need to sign-up for every streaming service at once to receive the same amount of content as what they were used to on cable or satellite.

This is absolutely not needed. Because it's so easy to stop and start a streaming service, only sign-up for one or two monthly streaming subscriptions at a time. Plus the major streaming services almost all individually have more shows and movies that are worth watching than cable. Often even commercial-free!

When you have watched all the best content on a particular streaming TV service, feel free to cancel and switch to another one. Many streaming TV providers offer free trials, so be sure to take advantage of these as well. Here's a list of Streaming Services that have free trials.

Some providers, throughout the year, offer extended trials, like this one from Paramount. Also, special promotions like HBO did over the holidays, offering anyone who signs up for a year in advance received 50% off an annual subscription.

But don't be too fast to sign up for an annual deal. Make sure you are going to want to watch a particular channel or service for an entire year, otherwise you just wasted your money.

If you Still Enjoy Cable TV, Here's the Best Way to Stream It

Live TV channels are available to stream for a monthly fee. These are generally the most expensive streaming services to subscribe to.

The least expensive live-streaming TV services are typically those that offer a limited selection of channels and do not include premium channels such as HBO or Showtime. Some examples of low-cost live-streaming TV services include Philo, Sling TV, and AT&T TV Now's Plus Plan.

There is no equipment to rent for each TV. Each TV will need a Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or other media player. But since it's a one-time fee, it won't be long until you recoup your investment. Then the savings will really start adding up.

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