The quickest way to cut your internet bill

Plus, the danger with personal loans No Images? Click here   Ever added up the money you’ve paid your cable internet provider over the years to rent a modem as part of your services? I’m pretty sure I paid out at least $1,000 before I realized I could simply buy my own modem for a tenth of that, and stop paying Comcast for theirs. Casey Bond reports this week on exactly what you need to do.  Keep reading for more about the dangers of easy personal loans, four signs of burnout, and more.  Janie   Take back your life At-home entertainment has gotten so pricey between regular cable, premium channels, and streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Prime, so it’d be nice to do some cord-cutting to keep those costs down! But the quickest way to shave some money off your bill without losing services is to stop renting a modem from your internet service provider, which may be charging you something like $156 a year. You can buy your own compatible modem that’ll pay for itself in a matter of months. You don't have to pay this monthly fee         A global HuffPost project on everything you ever wanted to know about therapy, whether you've been once or 100 times. READ THE SERIES   Deal with it Nearly 40 percent of Americans would struggle to cover an unexpected $400 expense, so it’s no wonder personal loans are an attractive option for consumers. But lately, lenders have been pushing personal loans as a way to fund big-ticket, non-urgent “wants,” like vacations, plastic surgery, weddings (and divorces), even Christmas shopping. And they’ve been pushing hard: Personal loans are the fastest-growing form of lending today. Casey Bond explains what you need to know about taking out a personal loan, including how hidden fees mean you’ll wind up borrowing more than you initially ask for — and you’ll pay interest on it all. Why personal loans are much riskier than banks make them seem Pro Tip: You might not realize it, but one major sign of burnout is that you find yourself living a little too much for the weekend. Here’s what to do about that, Here’s what to do about that, and what you’re really telling yourself when you say things like “I hate Mondays” or “Thank God it’s Friday.” Want more practical magic? Before you secretly record your boss like on “Succession,” consider this [HuffPost] 3 women who were pushed out at work but found even better second acts [R29] How employers make it impossible for working women to breastfeed [HuffPost] Why people are renting bunk beds for $1,000 instead of getting apartments [HuffPost]   .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe