BillFixers

11/08/2021

Hauntingly accurate.

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10/01/2021

Check out all of our classic tips on negotiating your bills PLUS some other experts on saving money on everything from a car to a wedding!

For a price break on a number of products and services, all you have to do is ask. But first read up on tactics the experts use.

07/16/2021

Ever wondered about the "Regional Sports Fee" on your bill? TV providers like Comcast, DirecTV, Verizon, and Optimum charge this completely bogus fees disguised as a tax to get extra profits. Read our new exploration:

If you’re paying close attention to your monthly TV bill, you’ve probably noticed the Regional Sports Fee. Providers from Comcast Xfinity to DirecTV charge this fee. Even streaming providers like FuboTV are starting to add it. But what IS the Regional Sports Fee?

06/11/2021

Want to know how to negotiate your bill yourself? We spill all our secrets!

(Just kidding—we’re always happy to give advice to anybody who wants to get a fairer deal. We do love Consumer Reports especially though.)

If you're sick of paying a premium for telecom services, Consumer Reports shares tips from a negotiation expert on how to lower your cable and internet bills.

03/29/2021

We're working on a new version of our website, hopefully to launch soon! If you want to take a sneak peek and give early feedback so we can make it better rather than just shinier, we'd love your input:

Our experts negotiate with your providers for you. No hassle. We'll save you up to 35% on your bills each year while keeping your services the exact same.

03/03/2021

The FCC recently approved a $50/mo subsidy for internet access for low income households.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/technology/fcc-broadband-low-income-subsidy.html

Look into applying if you meet any of the criteria:

02/11/2021

It's always a pleasure chatting with the folks at Bottom Line Inc. If you're not a reader, you should be. Fair warning: this article was very controversial and got some heated replies about not mentioning Xfinity and Spectrum Mobile. It turns out people are very passionate about their cell plans.

Developments ranging from a big merger to a pandemic could help you save money on cellphone service this year.

11/24/2020

Data caps are completely arbitrary cash grabs. Comcast has been working towards this for years now and they're finally here.

Comcast brags about gigabit internet. This is the equivalent of less than three hours of gigabit usage. The whole thing is a scam.

Data cap comes to 12 more US states over four years after everyone else got it.

09/23/2020

We get asked a lot to negotiate car insurance.

Legally, our hands are tied, but there are still some options to save money. We've put together the most comprehensive guide (and learned some neat things along the way.) Check it out!

Negotiating car insurance is complicated. Legally, you can't negotiate. But you can still lower your car insurance bill and save money.

07/28/2020

This week, we're in MONEY with some tips on negotiating your own bills from us and the fine folks at BillCutterz.com. Check it out for some DIY advice (or, y'know, just visit one of our sites to have it done for you while you stress about other things.)

'Never take the first offer.'

12/19/2019

Happy holidays, everyone.

Customers in the Philadelphia region have received notices of new prices effective Dec. 20, five days before Christmas.

10/02/2019

You may know Will, our Head of Customer Experience, from his thoughtful and meticulously crafted replies to your emails. Did you know in his off hours he makes sweet, sweet beignets? Yum Yays is launching a food truck to bring delicious vegan beignets to every corner of Nashville and he could use your support.

Will Lurie Yum Yays - Vegan Beignet Truck Hello, my name is Will! Ever since I visited New Orleans for the first time, I’ve loved beignets, but I was vegetari