Shared Reading: Should You Cut the Cord?

Have you been trying to figure out if you'd save money by getting rid of cable? Slate created a cable calculator to compare the cost of cable with Internet services.

But how many of these services can you subscribe to before you’re paying more than you would with cable? To answer that question, Slate brings you this calculator:

The calculator will let you input your current cable bill information (just cost, nothing personal) and then let you check Internet services such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, and more. The results will show you your current cost compared with removing the cable bill.

Read the full article and check out possible options on Slate.

Free $10 Papa Johns Gift Card with Free Trial of Netflix

If you missed the deal from Saveology the other day, here is another chance to get a free Papa Johns gift card with a Netflix trial.

If you've never tried Netflix before, sign up for your free month long trial today. Just for signing you, you'll get a free $10 Papa Johns gift card.

Please allow 2-4 weeks after you start your free trial to receive your Papa John's gift card to your email address used to complete your Netflix sign-up. The entire value of the gift card does not have to be used in one visit, tax and gratuity can be included. For Netflix terms and conditions, please see www.netflix.com/TermsOfUse.

They have run similar promotions in the past, but this is the first time I didn't see it mention becoming a paid member to receive the gift card.

Source: Slick Deals

$5 for $10 to Papa Johns and More

Saveology is currently offering a $10 Papa Johns gift card for only $5. As with most of their gift card promotions, this is for new customers only. If you've already purchased from Saveology you can't get this deal.

Luckily, there is another great deal involving Papa Johns. If you've never tried Netflix before, here's a great deal for you. For $5, you'll get a month of Netflix and a $10 Papa Johns gift card.

$5 for $10 Papa Johns Gift Card and One Month Trial of Netflix

If you're not already a member of Netflix, now is a great time to try it out.

Right now on Saveology you can get a one month trial with no obligation to continue and a $10 Papa Johns gift card for only $5. Memberships to Netflix start as low as $7.99 if you choose to continue. Just make sure that if you don't like it that you cancel before your card is charged.

Just a warning, most people never cancel because the service is really good. I know some people that have gotten rid of cable and just watch the shows a day or two later on Netflix or Amazon.

• Limit 1 per person • Offer must be redeemed within 60 days of purchase • Certain deals are restricted • Saveology Dollars can not be used on this deal • Step by step redemption instructions will be listed on voucher • Credit card is required at time of 1 month netflix redemption • Your Netflix membership, which starts with a 1 month free offer, will begin when you click Start Membership • Simply cancel anytime in your first month, and you will not be charged •

• Offer only available in the United States for new, first time Netflix customers and their households • Cannot be combined with any other offers • Purchase or redemption of gift subscriptions is not eligible to earn this offer • Internet access and valid payment method required to redeem offer • You will not be charged a Netflix membership fee during your free month • Netflix will begin to bill your payment method for the Netflix service at the end of your free month unless you cancel prior to the end of that period • Your Netflix membership is a month-to-month subscription that begins at sign-up, and that you can cancel at any time • No refunds or credits for partial months • A computer or other device that streams from Netflix (manufactured and sold separately) and broadband Internet connection are required to watch instantly • Papa John's Gift Card is only received once Netflix signup is complete • Please allow 2-4 weeks after you start your free trial to receive your Papa John's gift card to your email address used to complete your Netflix sign-up • The entire value of the gift card does not have to be used in one visit, tax and gratuity can be included • For Netflix terms and conditions, please see www.netflix.com/TermsOfUse •

$15 Free to Plum District When You Sign-Up for a Free Trial of Netflix

If you're not already a member of Netflix, now is a great time to try it out. Plum District is offering you a $15 credit on Plum District when you sign up for a free trial of Netflix. Once you're logged into Plum District, you'll see the link on the top right corner.

Offer only available in the United States for new, first time Netflix customers and their households. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Purchase or redemption of gift subscriptions is not eligible to earn this offer. Internet access and valid payment method required to redeem offer. You will not be charged a Netflix membership fee during your free month. Netflix will begin to bill your payment method for the Netflix service at the end of your free month unless you cancel prior to the end of that period. Your Netflix membership is a month-to-month subscription that begins at sign-up, and that you can cancel at any time. No refunds or credits for partial months. A computer or other device that streams from Netflix (manufactured and sold separately) and broadband Internet connection are required to watch instantly. Please allow 2-4 weeks after you start your free trial to receive your Plum Dollars to your Plum District account.

Just a warning though, most people never cancel because the service is really good. I know some people that have gotten rid of cable and just watch the shows a day or two later on Netflix or Amazon.

Two Months of Netflix and $10 Papa Johns Giftcard for $7.99

If you're not already a member of Netflix, now is a great time to try it out.

You can get a free one month trial with no obligation to continue. Once you become a paying member, you'll get a free $10 card to Papa Johns. Memberships start as low as $7.99 which means that for $7.99 you can get two months of Netflix and $10 to Papa Johns. After the two months, it's up to you if you want to continue the membership. Just make sure that if you don't like it that you cancel before your card is charged for the third month.

Just a warning though, most people never cancel because the service is really good. I know some people that have gotten rid of cable and just watch the shows a day or two later on Netflix or Amazon.

Have You Tried Netflix?

You're always hearing advertisements for Netflix but have you tried them lately? They are currently offering a month long trial instead of the usual two weeks.

Netflix is really cool because you can stream movies and tv shows directly to your television through most gaming systems.