By Arlenys Tabare
May 2, 2024, 2:55 PM EDT
Thanks to streaming services, weekends at home in front of the television have changed, since instead of waiting for the live broadcast of favorite programs Now with just one click you can play programs, movies and complete series.
Although this has also generated comfort It is a monthly discretionary expense that can at some point affect personal financesit is for this reason that we give you 3 useful tips to avoid losing money streaming in May 2024.
Free trials
Some streaming services offer free trials that are usually very helpful if you need to watch something urgently, for example; Starz, Paramount+, AppleTV+ and Discovery+ have this modality for seven days.
According to Melissa Cid, consumer savings expert at MisAhorros.com “if you sign up for a free trial or promotional offer, set a calendar reminder a few days before it ends to re-evaluate whether that streaming company is a good fit for you or if you need to cancel,” he said.
Free access to streaming services by membership
According to Cid “some memberships also include credits or free streaming services. Walmart also offers Paramount+ streaming for free to members. And along with your free shipping benefit, Amazon Prime members have a great selection of streaming content included through Prime Video”, he indicated.
Another way to save money with streaming services this year can be by investigating if the cell phone plan includes access to the platforms; there are some that do have this modality, such as T-Mobile customers.
Do not have any streaming packages
Although this idea sounds very radical, according to DealNews.com consumer analyst Julie Ramhold, There are some packages that don’t actually offer any savings so it’s best not to have them at all.
An easier option would be to stick with the ones you actually use. Having a variety of streaming platforms with monthly payments and only using one is a way to waste money, It’s best to evaluate which ones you actually use and discard memberships that you don’t..
“Honestly, I’m not sure of any real streaming bundles or app bundles right now that generate real savings, except maybe the Disney+ trio for those who can use it,” Ramhold noted.
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