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Streaming services<\/a> are more popular than ever.\u00a0 They\u2019re appealing because viewers can watch programs whenever they want, get recommendations based on their viewing history and spend less than for cable TV.\u00a0 The downside is costs for subscribing to multiple services quickly add up.\u00a0 A FinanceBuzz survey<\/a> found that 1 in 4 people spend over $75 per month on streaming services.\u00a0 Luckily, we have some tricks you can use to trim those bills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Take advantage of student discounts<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

College students can save big on streaming services by claiming special discounts.\u00a0 Your student status can get you Hulu\u2019s ad-supported plan<\/a> for just $1.99 per month (normally $7.99).\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking for a music and TV bundle, you can get Spotify Premium Student<\/a> which comes with Hulu<\/a> and Showtime<\/a> for just $4.99 per month.\u00a0 That\u2019s a savings of almost $23 per month.\u00a0 Finally, you can sign up for Amazon Prime Student<\/a>.\u00a0 After a 6-month free trial, you pay just $7.49 per month (50% off) for access to prime videos, prime delivery, prime music and free food delivery with Grubhub+ Student.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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See if your phone plan includes a free subscription<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some cell phone plans include a free streaming subscription as an additional perk.\u00a0 Typically, you\u2019ll need to opt in to take advantage of the offer.\u00a0 T-Mobile<\/a> users with two or more Magenta lines can get a free Netflix Basic plan<\/a>.\u00a0 While those with a Magenta Max plan get Netflix<\/a> Standard for free.\u00a0 If you\u2019re a Sprint<\/a> customer with an Unlimited Plan, you can get a subscription to Hulu\u2019s ad-supported plan<\/a> at no cost.\u00a0 The sweetest deal is reserved for Verizon<\/a> customers.\u00a0 Those with Verizon\u2019s Play More and Get More unlimited plans<\/a> get a Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ bundle for free (normally $13.99 per month).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Choose an ad-supported plan<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sitting through a few commercials won\u2019t kill you.\u00a0 You can use the break to grab a snack or use the bathroom.\u00a0 Plus, your wallet will thank you.\u00a0 For a limited time, HBO Max\u2019s plan<\/a> with ads is only $9.99 per month for 12 months.\u00a0 That\u2019s five dollars less than their ad-free plan which costs $14.99 per month.\u00a0 Peacock<\/a> Premium which includes movies, TV shows, live sports and more is only $4.99 per month.\u00a0 Opting for their Premium Plus plan that offers all the same things minus the commercials will cost you an extra $5 per month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Cancel one of your streaming services<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When you have multiple streaming services, chances are there\u2019s at least one you don\u2019t use as much as the others.\u00a0 Decide which service you can live without, cancel your subscription, and pocket the savings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Don\u2019t overlook free options<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There are plenty of streaming services that will keep you entertained for free.\u00a0 Will they have the latest TV shows or blockbuster movies?\u00a0 Nope, but you can still find things worth watching.\u00a0 The Roku Channel<\/a> has hit shows like House, 2 Broke Girls and The First 48.\u00a0 It also has classic movies like D\u00e9j\u00e0 Vu, What’s Love Got to Do with It, and Lean on Me.\u00a0 Some other free streaming services worth checking out are Pluto TV<\/a>, Crackle<\/a>, Tubi<\/a> and Kanopy<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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