The new NFL season is upon us, and you may be wondering how to watch NFL games without cable. We kept our DirecTV contract for years too long because…
How to Watch NFL Games Without Cable
Posted by John Schmoll on October 8, 2018 | 22 Comments
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John is the founder of Frugal Rules, a dad, husband and veteran of the financial services industry whose writing has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, Yahoo Finance and more.
Passionate about helping people learn from his mistakes, John shares financial tools and tips to help you enjoy the freedom that comes from living frugally. One of his favorite tools is Personal Capital , which he used to plan for retirement and keep track of his finances in less than 15 minutes each month.
Another one of John's passions is helping people save $80 per month by axing their expensive cable subscriptions and replacing them with more affordable ones, like Hulu with Live TV.
35 Simple Ways To Save Money Every Month
Posted by John Schmoll on October 3, 2018 | 49 Comments
I love to find ways to save money every month as it means we have more of our money to throw at our goals. Finding ways to save money…
How to Cancel DirecTV and Save Big Money
Posted by John Schmoll on October 2, 2018 | 293 Comments
We made the decision to cut the cord on cable in November 2015. Being tied to a satellite contract, we had no idea how to cancel DirecTV. We didn’t…
15 Best Alternatives to Cable TV
Posted by John Schmoll on October 1, 2018 | 10 Comments
The best alternatives to cable TV help you save a ton of money. The average cable bill is north of $100, and it’s only moving higher. We were paying…
How to Watch ESPN Without Cable: 10 Great Options to Consider
Posted by John Schmoll on October 1, 2018 | 2 Comments
I’m a sports fan; I love watching college football and NFL games so knowing how to watch ESPN without cable or satellite is high on my list. I even…
33+ Killer Ways to Make Extra Money Before Christmas
Posted by John Schmoll on September 24, 2018 | 28 Comments
If you need to make extra money before Christmas, there’s only a few months to go. Hard to believe, I know. The average family spent over $950 on Christmas…
How to Get Internet Without Cable: 7 Options to Consider
Posted by John Schmoll on September 19, 2018 | 7 Comments
Cutting the cord is one of the best ways to save money on a regular basis. However, a common problem cord-cutters encounter is how to get Internet without cable…
How to Invest in the Stock Market With Little Money
Posted by John Schmoll on September 10, 2018 | 77 Comments
Many think you can’t invest in the stock market with little money. I was guilty of the same belief. I just finished paying off debt and thought I needed…
25 Ways to Get Your Finances Back on Track Right Now
Posted by John Schmoll on September 10, 2018 | 20 Comments
Before I began paying off my debt, I was constantly reminded of one thing – I was stuck in a vicious cycle. No sooner did breathing room appear than…