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Looking Out For Hidden Fees
It’s easy to get caught in the heat of the moment, standing thrilled at the idea of using a new TV service or a new television, but make sure to slow down enough to read the fine print. Especially when it comes to any contract, you’ll thank yourself later for doing the nitty-gritty work of […]
Secrets to Negotiating a Lower Cable Bill
Your cable bill may be downright outrageous depending on your package. The amount you pay monthly can cut deep into your budget and create financial hardship. Is being able to watch cable really worth the headache? Fortunately, there are options for dealing with a high cable bill, such as cutting the cord altogether and streaming your […]
TV Basics: How to Safely Clean and Maintain Your Flat Screen TV
Fingerprints, smudges and dust on your flat screen TV can drive anyone insane, and you might not rest until these marks are gone. But cleaning a flat screen TV is a little different from cleaning an older tube television. Older TVs had glass screens, which were easy to clean and durable. Flat screens are more sensitive, […]
How to Host a Perfect Movie Night with Friends
You might hate being cooped up in the house on the weekends. But at the same time, going out to eat, seeing a movie or doing other activities may put a strain on your budget. So if you’re trying to save money and reach financial goals, you have to get creative when it comes to […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Buying a Used TV
Nowadays, you can buy just about anything used. Secondhand shopping is perfect if you’re always on the hunt for a deal and you don’t mind a few imperfections. So if you’re in the market for a television, you might consider going the used route. While this approach can save money, there are a few things you should […]
Don’t Be Rude! How to Watch TV in Bed Without Being Disruptive
Between work, caring for your family and taking care of a home, you might have little time for TV during the day. So what if your favorite nightly routine includes curling up in the bed with the remote before you shut your eyes! Relax any way you can and enjoy those few minutes before you […]
Changes in Satellite TV – Have You Kept Up?
Nearly 125 million people in the United States watch satellite TV on a daily basis. According to Leichtman Research Group, satellite TV services took on as many as 190,000 subscribers in 2016 , a sharp contrast to the 450,000 subscriber loss in 2015. This reflects a changing attitude among TV viewers and a corresponding response by satellite […]
Clever and Simple Ways to Disguise Your TV
Even though you enjoy having a television in the home, you might have a problem with the screen clashing with your decor. You spent a lot of time, energy and money designing your home and you might quickly realize that, as much as you love it, your television doesn’t match your vision. Getting rid of […]
Six Reasons Not to Put a TV in Your Child’s Bedroom
Many children will ask for a TV in their bedroom as they become older and more independent. On one hand, putting a TV in your child’s room can alleviate arguments over the remote control. You can watch what you want and they can watch what they want. It also gives your child a sense of […]
How Cord Cutters and Cord Abstainers are Changing TV
Television has come a long way since the days of 13 channels presented in boxed CRTs in living rooms across the country. Even in the last decade, TV has morphed from a provider-driven to a consumer-driven enterprise. The big disrupter has been the internet. With the rise of virtually unlimited access to programming, the web […]
