Getting Scrappy to Save on Streaming w/ Michael Timmerman #812
Apr 10, 2024
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Financial expert Michael Timmerman shares scrappy ways to save on streaming and cell phone expenses. Topics include reducing subscription costs, rotating streaming services for savings, and leveraging discount providers. The podcast also covers strategies for cutting monthly bills, optimizing home internet and phone plans, and managing personal finances effectively.
Cutting expenses is an immediate way to save money, focusing on streaming and cell phone costs.
Investing more money for long-term compounding growth is essential for boosting net worth.
Earning more through promotions or bonuses requires hard work and patience in the financial journey.
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Saving on Streaming Services
In the realm of streaming, saving money can involve strategies like investing more for long-term gains, earning more through promotions or bonuses, or cutting immediate expenses. Content creator Michael Timmerman's YouTube channel and frugality tips highlight ways to save and invest wisely.
Rotating Streaming Services for Cost Efficiency
Michael shares the strategy of rotating streaming services, focusing on specific content and swiftly consuming it. By maintaining a list of desired shows, subscribers can maximize their subscription periods effectively. Switching between services allows targeted viewing, ensuring viewers pay for content they truly want to watch, thus avoiding unnecessary expenses on irrelevant shows or platforms.
Managing Streaming Costs with Seasonal Subscription Approach
Michael's seasonal approach to streaming services involves choosing subscriptions strategically based on current viewing preferences, such as sports bundles or specific channels. By adjusting subscriptions throughout the year, users save money by aligning their viewing habits with cost-effective plans, increasing flexibility and control over entertainment expenses.
There are three ways to boost your net worth: you can invest more money, but keep in mind that we’re in it for the long haul- it takes decades for compounding to really kick in. You can earn more money which is a ton of fun- who doesn’t like getting promoted or earning a fat bonus at work? But again, this can take years of grinding it out, at the very least months of hard work in order to stand out among your peers. OR, there are changes that you can literally make immediately by cutting your expenses in order to save more money. That’s what we’re discussing with our guest today, Michael Timmerman. Michael writes over at MichaelSaves.com, his YouTube channel has over 25 million views- in part because he's virtually a human guinea pig, working on our behalf to test products and services to make sure we’re getting the best deals possible. And today we have a great conversation centered around the many different scrappy ways that we can save on streaming, cell phones, and more!
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