We have cable tv and have been noticing our bill has been creeping up. We had talked about cutting something out to use that money for more important things. One of the things we had on cable was the HBO/movie tier. It had been offered to us for a minimal amount but the price had gone up and we never watched it. So - I called the cable company and instead of just asking to have that removed, I told him I was looking for ways to reduce my bill and asked what kind of deals or packages they were offering. After he went through a few things, I asked about one package and what the price would be without the HBO/movie tier. I was thrilled with the response. Our bill was cut by a third but we got more services. We now get the Family channels (DYI for me and the military channel for Bob) and they also threw in a DVR.The lesson I learned is that it doesn't hurt to call these companies and ask for a better deal!
