It's really a personal thing - and for heavy live tv watchers, you don't always save money - since there are pretty good bundle deals and having multiple streaming services starts to really add up. Figure out what the cost of internet alone is, subtract that from your current rate and that's your budget to spend on streaming services.

Make sure you check with your cell phone provider to see if any services are already provided for free with your account. Verizon's higher tier unlimited plans come with a few services.

One small savings is the modem; with bundled services you often can't purchase your own router, but when you go just internet, you usually can. That means about $10 a month towards a much higher end router.

A lot of the local stations are still broadcast over the air. If your house has an old antenna, some work amazingly. You can also purchase newer style ones. In Columbia, often the "roof top" antennas are mounted in the attic, so see if you already have one. It's not a great solution, but if you're like me and just want the broadcast for a few things a year, it's better than paying for streaming services.

Remember that you don't need to keep paying for your services every month. Cancel in the off season, or between series you follow.