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Streaming TV

How To Pay for YouTube TV With a Gift Card

October 20, 2023June 19, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
YouTube TV gift card with Google Play

Did you know that you can pay for your YouTube TV membership with a gift card? Here’s what you need to know!

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How To Stop Your Roku Device From Talking to You

October 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
Roku Screen Reader / Audio Guide

If you have a Roku device and suddenly start to hear a woman’s voice every time you click, there are two simple ways to turn it off.

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How to Use YouTube TV’s Multiview Feature

March 20, 2024March 16, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
YouTube TV Multiview

YouTube TV began rolling out its highly-requested multiview feature in March 2023. Here’s a first look at how it works!

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The #1 Mistake People Make After Canceling Cable TV

October 20, 2023February 22, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
Number One Cord Cutting Mistake

If you’ve cut the cable TV cord and switched to streaming, avoid this simple mistake to save money every single month.

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How to Customize YouTube TV’s Live Guide in 5 Steps

July 11, 2023February 6, 2023 by Michael Timmermann
YouTube TV Live Guide Customization

YouTube TV users can favorite and remove channels by creating a custom live guide. Here’s how to do it in 5 steps!

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Sling TV Review: Is It Worth the Savings? (Pros and Cons)

January 22, 2026November 22, 2022 by Michael Timmermann
Sling TV Review

Sling TV doesn’t have the best channel lineup, cloud DVR or user experience. But it does have a lower starting price than the competition.

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4 Ways to Cut the Cord and Stream TV on Any Budget

January 17, 2023November 14, 2022 by Michael Timmermann
How to Cut the Cord on Any Budget

There are four main types of cord cutters. Which one are you? Learn how to stream shows, movies and live TV on any budget.

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5 Things to Know Before You Download the Free NBC App

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 by Michael Timmermann
Free NBC App

There’s something different about the fre NBC app compared to similar apps from ABC, CBS and FOX — and it’s good for cord cutters.

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How to Watch FOX News, MSNBC & CNN Without Cable

December 16, 2023November 6, 2022 by Michael Timmermann
Stream cable TV news

If you’re a news junkie, you can cut the cable TV cord and still watch FOX News, MSNBC, CNN and other networks on the cheap. Over the past few years, I’ve tested all of the major streaming TV services, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV. Best Live TV Streaming Service for Cable News Several streaming TV …

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The Best Free Alternatives to MeTV for Classic TV Shows

February 26, 2023September 26, 2022 by Michael Timmermann
MeTV Alternatives

If you can’t access MeTV with an antenna, I’ve found the best free options to keep watching your favorite classic TV shows.

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Michael Timmermann

Personal finance writer and founder of MichaelSaves.com

My passion is helping people save money and that’s what I’ve been doing professionally for more than a decade.

I began writing about money back in 2010. Prior to going full-time with Michael Saves, I was the Director of Content and Senior Writer for Clark.com. I also produced TV segments for Clark Howard earlier in my career while working for CNN's sister network, HLN. My money tips have been featured on major websites like NBCNews.com and CNN.com.

Whether you want to cut the cable TV cord, find a cheap cell phone plan or explore affordable internet options, you’ll find plenty of ways to lower your monthly bills on my website.

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