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My buddy John claims that winning money is ten times sweeter than earning it. I must admit I agree with that statement. However, the problem with gambling is that the odds are never in your favor and most of us will end up on the losing end eventually. My proclamation is that saving money is far greater than winning it. I say why leave things to chance? Finding ways to save money can be a game in itself, and one I have mastered.

Here is a money saving tip for you. Do you have any or all of the following bills; Verizon home line, Verizon cell phone, DSL, or Direct TV? Personally I have them all, which was why I bundled them into one package and am now saving myself time and money each month.

I actually had my Verizon home & DSL on one invoice, wireless service on another, and Direct TV on a third. I was writing three checks per month and making three payments. Looking back it just seems foolish. I called a representative one day to see if I could combine the wireless and home line / DSL onto one invoice and was then asked if I had Direct TV. Verizon apparently partnered up with Direct TV in an effort to outperform cable’s “triple play” package. That’s when I was told about the deluxe bundle they could offer me.

In a competitive market value and convenience are what consumers are seeking, and they were certainly singing my tune. Just by bundling my products together and having all them serviced with Verizon on one invoice I saved about $40 per month. I went from $278 per month to $239 without changing any of my services. It worked out perfect for me.

Things to keep in mind: Certain areas do not have Verizon “FiOS” internet service. I have also heard that many consumers have been unsatisfied with their Direct TV service as well. My Direct TV does have some issues, probably 8-10 days per year due to in climate weather, but that doesn’t bother me. That’s when I break out the scrabble board. Hey, I’ve got a good word for ya, S-A-V-I-N-G-S! Let’s see, triple letter score on the V, double word score on the board, and let’s not forget my 50 point bonus for using all seven letters, that’s 88 points! Looks like I know how to maximize my savings everywhere I go.