Your Guide to (Finally) Canceling Cable

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By Eric Larson2013-08-03 19:03:18 UTC

Monthly cable bills vary by person, but almost everyone can agree on something: The costs are just too damn high.

The NPD Group reports the average American household spent close to $86 per month on cable packages in 2011 — and that's not including those with bundled services for Internet or telephone line access.

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While online streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu Plus and HBO Go continue to grow in popularity — Netflix alone has more than 36 million subscribers as of April — the majority of cable-users are still deciding whether to cut the cord. It's a tough decision, but it could end up saving you a small fortune each month while trimming out extra channels you're not actually watching.

We're here to help. Take a gander through the gallery up top for our step-by-step guide for saying "bye" to cable for good.

Do you still have cable? Would you ever consider canceling and going digital? Or, have you already made the switch? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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