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Cut Cable Bill by $1890/year
« on: April 14, 2024, 07:51:07 AM »
This is probably less of a case badassity and more a tale of stupidity, but our phone/internet/cable bill had gradually risen to insane levels.

We never watch TV, but use the internet and phone.

So, I finally called them and slashed our annual bill by $1890.

As I posted in my case study update, trying to make changes like these as FIRE prep.

This savings is the same as investing $37,800 in a 5% CD each year! (Facepunch)

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Re: Cut Cable Bill by $1890/year
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2024, 08:02:06 AM »
Great job! This is a good reminder to regularly audit one's monthly subscriptions.

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Re: Cut Cable Bill by $1890/year
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2024, 08:06:18 AM »
Great job!

I've been helping out my special needs aunt, and a big part of helping her (she's very low income) is looking at recurring monthly expenses and renegotiating, cancelling services she doesn't need, etc. It makes a big difference.

 

Wow, a phone plan for fifteen bucks!