We often get emails from people who are tired of paying high prices for their Satellite or Cable television, asking if there is a way to save money, and at the same time get the same amount of programming and movies. Currently, the average satellite or cable bill runs around $50 to $60 a month. This is often because families need a wide variety of channels because kids and parents like to watch different types of shows. The kids in the family may want to watch movies on the Disney Channel, and parents watch to watch movies on Cinimax or HBO.

The best way we have found to save money, and still get movies that everyone can enjoy is by signing up for a service like Blockbuster Online or Netflix, and cutting down on premium channels you pay for through your satellite or cable service. This can save you up to $300 a year, and you still can get all of the latest movies for your family to enjoy. Renting from services like Netflix or Blockbuster Online can cost as little as $5 a month. Below we will outline different plans both services offer, so you can see which service is right for you.

Netflix
Plans for Netflix Start at $4.99 a month. The service is simple and easy to use. You sign up for a Netflix account online. You then pick movies you want to see from their website. The movies are mailed to your door and arrive in about 1 business day. When you are done watching a movie you simply mail it back in a prepaid envelope. They then send out the next movie on your list. Netflix also has plans now that allow you to have more than one movie out at once. You get Free shipping both ways, and they now also have a service where you can watch movies instantly on your PC. A major advantage to Netflix is there are no late fees. You simply keep a movie until you are done with it, and when you mail it back they send out your next movie.

Netflix Plans

$4.99 / Month – 1 DVD out at a time, 2 rentals / month.
$8.99 / Month – 1 DVD out at a time, unlimited rentals / month.
$13.99 / Month – 2 DVDs out at a time, unlimited rentals / month.
$16.99 / Month – 3 DVDs out at a time, unlimited rentals / month. – Most Popular
$16.99 / Month – 4 DVDs out at a time, unlimited rentals / month.

Netflix is currently offering a Free Trial Here.

BlockBuster Online

The Blockbuster Online service generally works the same way as Netflix. You Sign Up on their website and receive your movies through the mail in about one business day. A major advantage to the Blockbuster Online service though is that you can also return the movies you rent online at the store. Blockbuster plans start at $9.99 a month.

Blockbuster Plans:

$9.99 / Month – 1 DVD out at a time, 2 in-store exchanges / month
$14.99 / Month – 2 DVDs out at a time, 3 in-store exchanges / month
$17.99 / Month – 3 DVDs out at a time, 5 in-store exchanges / month

Blockbuster is also offering a Free Trial Here.