CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It might not seem like a lot of money when you're paying for streaming services separately, but those small bills really add up when you combine them.
You're paying $15 to Netflix, $7 to Spotify and another $8 for Disney+. In a time when everyone is looking for ways to save money, streaming services may be the first item on the cutting block.
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The typical person spends nearly $1,000 a year on streaming subscriptions, according to a recent survey from software provider Bango. If you break it down, that's about $80 per month. And those costs are only going to get more expensive, according to ConsumerAffairs.
The good news is if you're looking to ditch your streaming package, there's a ton of free content available. You'll just have to watch commercials.
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One example is the Roku Channel, a free streaming service for Roku users. It offers a wide selection of content, including hundreds of live TV channels, movies and TV shows. There is also Pluto TV, which has a mix of live and on-demand content, including moves and TV shows.
And if you’re looking for original content? You might want to check out Crackle, it's known for its original content, classic shows and a variety of movies.
Subscriptions aren't the only thing weighing down your budget, either. A lot of people often sign up for credit monitoring and other services only to forget about them, ConsumerAffairs reports. So next time you check your bank statement, double-check to make sure you're not paying something you never use.
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