SPONSORED CONTENT -- (StatePoint) Sponsored Content. Planning your household budget is much easier when your monthly bills are as low as possible and predictable. Here are three common expenses you can rein in with a few smart strategies:
Insurance: Bundling your policies through one provider, like homeowners and auto or renters and auto, can help you save. There are also steps you can take to keep your premiums in check, such as making key home improvements and avoiding filing small claims. When it comes to auto insurance, a safe driving record and modern safety features in your car can help keep rates manageable.
Internet: Fast, reliable home internet doesn’t have to break your budget. Thanks to new options from providers like T-Mobile, high-speed service can now be both affordable and consistent. T-Mobile Fiber is expanding access to gigabit-speed broadband with new plans available in select locations across the United States. Plans come with a 5-year price guarantee (exclusions like taxes and fees apply), unlimited data, symmetrical upload and download speeds and no monthly equipment fees, installation charges or annual contracts. Each plan also comes with T-Mobile Tuesdays: weekly perks that include exclusive deals on gas, dining, entertainment and more. Whether you’re a remote worker, streamer or smart home enthusiast, there’s a plan that fits your needs, without automatic price hikes. And now is an especially good time to make the switch, thanks to current promotions.
Groceries: Subscription-based grocery services make meal planning on a budget a breeze, giving you the ability to buy only the groceries you need. Many services pre-fill your cart with go-to items, helping you avoid impulse buys. Skip weeks, adjust quantities or add new items with a few clicks to make sensible purchasing decisions that are good for your health, and your pocketbook.
With a few updates to your routine, you can lower your monthly expenses and plan your budget well into the future.
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