These 6 products helped me cut ties with cable – and save $1,200 a year

Pluto TV is 100% free, which is why I chose it over other streaming options. While it doesn’t necessarily have “live” TV to tune into (you won’t get regular channels like E!, TLC, ESPN, etc., or live events like award shows and sports games), it does satisfy the action of scrolling through channels to see what’s on with more than 250 channels to choose from–from reality TV and crime shows, to movies and even local news. 

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During football season, we tried out YouTube TV as another live TV alternative, but due to its high-capacity 4K streaming, it increased our internet bill by almost $100 extra a month…so be mindful of that when choosing a streaming service–you might end up paying as much, if not more than, cable TV. 

CNET’s survey shows that a majority of Americans (61%) are spending subscription money on streaming services, so be mindful when choosing which service is right for you and pay attention to free ones like Pluto, Plex, and Tubi.