While it’s worth your time, streaming TV can sometimes take a toll on your wallet, right? It’s no wonder, with the never-ending selection of TV shows and movies right at our fingertips. Your monthly streaming expenses could easily reach $100 or more, especially with Netflix’s extra member fees and rising prices for Peacock, Disney Plus, Hulu and other platforms. But don’t worry, there’s a way to keep your budget in check.
Are you tired of paying for multiple subscriptions that you use for only a handful of shows? Is it worth keeping all those accounts active if you’re not watching anything on them? I don’t think so.
Check out this approach to cut down on your streaming TV costs.
Rotate all your streaming service subscriptions
For cord-cutters, shifting from cable to streaming can be a wise financial move. Because you’re able to sign up for monthly plans, it’s easy to jump into a streaming service and jump out when prices increase or content gets dull. But according to Deloitte’s 2024 Media Trends report, the average US household spends $61 a month on streaming. The main reasons people cancel their streaming subscriptions are due to price and availability — or lack of — engaging content. Media companies call this behavior “churn.” We’re calling this the rotation method, and you should try it.
The incentive? You save your coin and avoid content droughts. Let’s say a series like Percy Jackson or Reacher is set to premiere on a streaming service. Find the total episode count and wait until they’re all available at once on a platform. You cancel Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus or other service and then, once all the episodes are available, resubscribe to catch up. Alternatively, you can start streaming a show midseason to cut costs. My monthly guide on which streaming services to cancel can help you keep up.
The downside? You won’t have immediate access to every show you want to watch and will have to wait until the full season airs. And since many streaming…
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