15 things you shouldn't be paying for

**Beowulf** · 08-19-2010, 11:28 AM

I thought this interesting, and maybe others will have additional ideas?

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/...aying-for.html

LaurenTTRD · 08-19-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

I thought this interesting, and maybe others will have additional ideas?

things-you-shouldnt-be-paying-for: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

I don't see anything.

**Banjo** · 08-19-2010, 11:33 AM

15 Things You Shouldn't Be Paying For - Yahoo! News

**Banjo** · 08-19-2010, 11:34 AM

They forgot the TV. Why pay if you can get glorious HD programming over the air using an antenna?

LaurenTTRD · 08-19-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

15 Things You Shouldn't Be Paying For - Yahoo! News

Thanks, and there's only one part I disagree about pets & i won't debate any further.

**Beowulf** · 08-19-2010, 11:36 AM

I corrected it, but thanks, Banjo!

**Beowulf** · 08-19-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

They forgot the TV. Why pay if you can get glorious HD programming over the air using an antenna?

Yeah, I researched it a bit a little while ago and am amazed!

**Banjo** · 08-19-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

Yeah, I researched it a bit a little while ago and am amazed!

and I find the closed captioning reception to work better over the air compared to the cable/satellite.

**TXgolfer** · 08-19-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

They forgot the TV. Why pay if you can get glorious HD programming over the air using an antenna?

Tried it for a few days.....no thanks.

Not enough Sports,News or Financial for me.

Deluded · 08-19-2010, 12:20 PM

Yeah, I don't pay a single penny for everything listed on this page.

**Jiro** · 08-19-2010, 12:22 PM

the only thing I pay for is water and book. I have Amazon Prime membership (free if you have edu account)

souggy · 08-19-2010, 12:28 PM

"Exercise" and "pets" here.

Not everyone want a pet with an unknown history, or can find a specific type they want.

And, not everyone goes to the gym. You still need to pay money to buy the equipment and maintain some of the more physical hobbies if you are not the type that can work out by himself at home.

**Banjo** · 08-19-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Tried it for a few days.....no thanks.

Not enough Sports,News or Financial for me.

Don't watch any of these. I'm good. Don't watch much TV either. Too time-consuming.

**Jiro** · 08-19-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by souggy

And, not everyone goes to the gym. You still need to pay money to buy the equipment and maintain some of the more physical hobbies if you are not the type that can work out by himself at home.

look at Rocky. He paid nothing for gym workout.

**TXgolfer** · 08-19-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

Don't watch any of these. I'm good. Don't watch much TV either. Too time-consuming.

I know.....

But for me....no can do

**Jiro** · 08-19-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

I know.....

But for me....no can do

that's where private service comes in and I ain't got a problem with that cuz it's the American way

**TXgolfer** · 08-19-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

look at Rocky. He paid nothing for gym workout.

But he had to buy the plane ticket to Russia (frame 1)

I have a gym membership......wouldn't give it up either

**Banjo** · 08-19-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

that's where private service comes in and I ain't got a problem with that cuz it's the American way

People paying to get nothing but advertisements, no thanks. Cable isn't just what it used to be. It's full of useless channels that I barely watch at all. I don't even have time for it these days.

rolling7 · 08-19-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

They forgot the TV. Why pay if you can get glorious HD programming over the air using an antenna?

Got a link?
Need to check this out....so can you give a make/modle of your antenna
Big thanks

**Banjo** · 08-19-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rolling7

Got a link?
Need to check this out....so can you give a make/modle of your antenna
Big thanks

This is the one I have....

Pick up FREE Digital TV with Channel Master digital HDTV Antenna CM-4221HD for the best TV antenna reception

I just noticed Channel Master now has an antenna DVR (digital video recorder). Hmm, I will have to consider that one.

You will have to check your area to see how good the reception is and how many channels you get.

DDU · 08-19-2010, 09:16 PM

I get basic cable at $9 a mont along with my internet access. Might try the rabbit ears on my hdtv to see what I get. I can always go back to basic cable if I strike out with the rabbit

LaurenTTRD · 08-20-2010, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Tried it for a few days.....no thanks.

Not enough Sports,News or Financial for me.

You're too spoiled

I think its cheaper to find the information on the internet. Instead of paying cable for the tv

hohDougRN · 08-20-2010, 07:19 AM

I am definately waiting for the endless Mt Dew tap to be installed, and of course free pizza delivery for late nights....thats not asking any more than some free tv stations from antenna is it?

**Reba** · 08-20-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

I thought this interesting, and maybe others will have additional ideas?

15 Things You Shouldn't Be Paying For - My Money (usnews.com)

Thanks for the tips.

**TXgolfer** · 08-20-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LaurenTTRD

You're too spoiled

I think its cheaper to find the information on the internet. Instead of paying cable for the tv

But I like to watch the games and numbers. (and live car chases) ....

You can come over and watch too.

**TXgolfer** · 08-20-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hohDougRN

I am definately waiting for the endless Mt Dew tap to be installed, and of course free pizza delivery for late nights....thats not asking any more than some free tv stations from antenna is it?

I have kegorators. Could probably figure out a way to run Mt Dew through one. Not the one with Coors Light though....That is the one Bubba ( my pet bear) drinks out of. I don't think we want to see him on caffine.

souggy · 08-20-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

I have kegorators. Could probably figure out a way to run Mt Dew through one. Not the one with Coors Light though....That is the one Bubba ( my pet bear) drinks out of. I don't think we want to see him on caffine.

**Jiro** · 08-20-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LaurenTTRD

You're too spoiled

I think its cheaper to find the information on the internet. Instead of paying cable for the tv

are you sure you want to go there?

paperclip · 08-20-2010, 11:47 PM

uncomfortable pants

I was given much wisdom during my first year of college. I learned that life is too short to wear uncomfortable pants...but first, don't buy them.

posts from hell · 08-21-2010, 10:08 AM

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uncomfortable pants

I was given much wisdom during my first year of college. I learned that life is too short to wear uncomfortable pants...but first, don't buy them.

I learned that when I bought my Pink Itchy Pantaloons of Pang.

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souggy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 9,541	"Exercise" and "pets" here. Not everyone want a pet with an unknown history, or can find a specific type they want. And, not everyone goes to the gym. You still need to pay money to buy the equipment and maintain some of the more physical hobbies if you are not the type that can work out by himself at home. __________________ "It is my task to convince you not to turn away because you don’t understand it." - Richard Freynman

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