2. Multiple Overlapping Video Streaming Platforms

While streaming originally promised a cheap alternative to cable, subscription creep quickly set in as companies launched individual services. Today, keeping active subscriptions to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Paramount+, and Peacock can easily push your monthly video bill above $70 per month. Aggregate data indicates that American adults spend an average of $111 per month across all recurring subscriptions, with media streaming taking up a sizable chunk of that total.

Savvy retirees are replacing permanent multi-platform access with a practice known as streaming rotation. Instead of paying for five services simultaneously, you keep one active service per month, watch the movies or original series you want, and cancel before the next billing cycle begins. Rotating through services sequentially maintains a continuous supply of fresh entertainment while cutting overall streaming costs by 60% to 80% every year.