Streamlining My Streaming: A Cost-Effective Approach

I'm currently subscribed to a few streaming services:

• Hulu/Disney+/Max bundle (soon switching to Hulu/Disney+/ESPN+ for football season)
• Frndly TV

I also have access to a few services included with other memberships:

• Prime Video (with Amazon Prime)
• Paramount+ (with Walmart+)
• Peacock TV (leftover from Xfinity, will likely lose access soon)

For the college football season, I plan to add either Sling Orange or YouTube TV temporarily.

Cutting Costs and Simplifying

I'm making some changes to reduce my streaming expenses:

• Cancelling Frndly TV in November (saving $9/month)
• Downgrading Hulu to the standard plan after football season (saving $7-9/month)
• Suspending Hulu periodically when there's nothing I want to watch (saving $8/month)

I'll keep Paramount+ as long as it's included with Walmart+. I won't re-subscribe to Peacock TV. I'll keep Prime Video as long as I have Amazon Prime.

The Service Rotation

In the new year, I'll only have Paramount+ and Prime Video. Other services will go into a rotation where I subscribe for a month at a time when there's something specific I want to watch:

• Netflix
• Max
• Disney+
• Discovery+
• Apple TV+
• Hulu
• Peacock TV
• AMC+
• Starz

Embracing Free Options

I find myself using free ad-supported television (FAST) services and my antenna with AirTV more and more. This, combined with my service rotation strategy, will allow me to watch plenty of TV while significantly reducing my streaming costs.

Conclusion

My Streaming Life will be just as fulfilling, but much more affordable. By being mindful of my subscriptions and utilizing free options, I can enjoy great content without breaking the bank.