We cancelled our cable in early June. The extra $40 a month has helped with our regular bills as my wife has been on maternity leave. August will be the toughes month to get through as her regular paychecks won’t resume until September.
The funny thing about cancelling cable is that I don’t necessarily miss it. It’s amazing how “into” the shows that run on the local(read free) stations a person gets when that’s all that you have to watch. Suddenly, I find myself waiting in anticipation for the next edition of “Hell’s Kitchen” or “So you think you can dance.“ Rediculous really. I wouldn’t have touched the shows when I still had cable.
I’ve also noticed that my television watching has reduced. Part of that is most likely a result of the new addition, but certainly some of it is from the lack of proper cable.
If you’re looking for an extra $40 or so a month, consider cancelling your cable tv subscription. Once you get used to it, chances are that you won’t miss it one bit.
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I’ve been without cable for over a year. It does take some getting used to, but then it becomes pleasant to go without it. You appreciate peace. And music. And a good book.
But, but…what about my cable modem???
well, I appreciate a good book, the newborn takes care of the peace and music, but I find that I spend most of that extra time online anyways.
Doug, I kept the modem… Just quit paying for the television. Most will let you do that.