Free Streaming Trials Disappear, but You Still Can Get Them Here
Want to test out a streaming TV service? Your options are dwindling.
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If you are cutting the cable cord for the first time or simply looking for a new streaming service your options for getting a free trial are shrinking.
Recently, many streaming services have curtailed their free trials, according to Consumer Reports. For example:
Sling TV has ended free trials for people who sign up through its website.
Netflix continues to slowly eliminate free trials, a process that started in countries outside the U.S. and that dates back a couple of years.
17 Things Frugal People Never Buy
17 Things Frugal People Never Buy
If you re a true tightwad, the mere thought of spending money on these items gives you the willies.
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Those of us who are frugal know deep in our bones that there are things we would never, ever pay for.
Ever.
If you have the tightwad gene, you can probably feel your skin crawl at the mere thought of plunking down hard-earned cash on certain items. Following are some things sensible spenders avoid buying at all costs.
1. Books
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Some people even frugal folks love new books. The romance of cracking open a new book and smelling the pages sends them into bibliophilic ecstasy.
Free Streaming Service for Documentary Lovers Launches
Documentary+ offers access to feature-length and short documentary films.
A new free streaming TV service has launched for those who love to watch documentaries.
Documentary+ offers access to feature-length and short documentary films. You can stream the service on platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon, Roku and mobile devices.
The service promises everything from “Academy Award-winners to festival darlings.”
According to a company announcement:
“The library includes classics like
The Imposter,
One Man and His Shoes), Christian Dior (
Dior and I), Evel Knievel (
Being Evel), Janis Joplin (
Hype!) alongside important political and historical figures like Cory Booker (