One of the bills I most dreaded every month was from Xfinity cable. The billing statement was always confusing and, worst of all, the total always seemed to increase every few months. In the end, I was paying around $175 each month for just basic cable and one premium channel (HBO). I’m embarrassed that I was a customer for 20+ years and never considered an alternative. [Read more…] about Bryan Blathers: How I Finally Cut the Cord with Xfinity Cable and Saved $100 Every Month with New Service
Bryan Blathers: How I Finally Cut the Cord with Xfinity Cable and Saved $100 Every Month with New Service
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Get your reusable bags ready! By now, Coloradans know the challenges of bringing reusable bags every time they shop anywhere. They’re easy to forget. (Who hasn’t at some point?) And, when you do, you either begrudgingly pay the 10¢ fee per bag or attempt to carry all of your items without dropping anything. Well, 2024 is definitely the year to make bringing your reusable bags a top priority. 
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