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Since mobile phones were introduced in the 1990s, the price of postpaid monthly services has increased drastically. With the introduction of smartphones and data plans in the twenty-first century, average monthly mobile phone bills grew. In addition, demand for smartphones, which offer users internet access, has increased. Today, there are approximately 182.6 million smartphone users in the United States – over half of all Americans. Use of smartphones...
According to recent data, cable and satellite television is becoming less and less popular in homes across the United States. Today, 7.6 million households in America do not subscribe to cable or satellite television, a figure that has risen by 44% since 2010. For many, the reason is the cost. Cable television is paid through a monthly subscription that includes a package of different channels. The more channels you have access to on your television, the...
The price of electricity varies from state to state across America and depends on a number of factors. For instance, power generation in the area, demand, state subsidies, and regulations can all affect the price of electricity in a particular state. In some cases, extreme weather is another factor that can drive up the price of electricity. The source of electricity available plays a role as well. Some sources of electricity, such as solar and oil, cost...
People in the United States pay much more than other countries when it comes to internet services. In addition, Internet service providers in the United States simply don’t provide internet that is as fast as other global service providers. Companies in both the U.S. and abroad that offer internet hookup services tend to offer package deals that also include both cable television and phone service. However, Americans pay way more for the same or...
Over half of all Americans spend more than four hours per week on household cleaning and related chores, such as taking out the trash, washing dishes, or vacuuming. While spending this amount of time on cleaning for some, for those who work full-time or have young children it may not be possible. Lack of time is one of the reasons that many Americans look into hiring a professional cleaning service to help keep things tidy and simplify their lives....
Cell Phone Expenses
Since mobile phones were introduced in the 1990s, the price of postpaid monthly services has increased drastically. With the introduction of smartphones and data plans in the twenty-first century, average monthly mobile phone bills grew. In addition, demand for smartphones, which offer users internet access, has increased. Today, there are approximately 182.6 million smartphone users in the United States – over half of all Americans. Use of smartphones...Cable TV
According to recent data, cable and satellite television is becoming less and less popular in homes across the United States. Today, 7.6 million households in America do not subscribe to cable or satellite television, a figure that has risen by 44% since 2010. For many, the reason is the cost. Cable television is paid through a monthly subscription that includes a package of different channels. The more channels you have access to on your television, the...Electricity
The price of electricity varies from state to state across America and depends on a number of factors. For instance, power generation in the area, demand, state subsidies, and regulations can all affect the price of electricity in a particular state. In some cases, extreme weather is another factor that can drive up the price of electricity. The source of electricity available plays a role as well. Some sources of electricity, such as solar and oil, cost...The Internet
People in the United States pay much more than other countries when it comes to internet services. In addition, Internet service providers in the United States simply don’t provide internet that is as fast as other global service providers. Companies in both the U.S. and abroad that offer internet hookup services tend to offer package deals that also include both cable television and phone service. However, Americans pay way more for the same or...Cleaning Service
Over half of all Americans spend more than four hours per week on household cleaning and related chores, such as taking out the trash, washing dishes, or vacuuming. While spending this amount of time on cleaning for some, for those who work full-time or have young children it may not be possible. Lack of time is one of the reasons that many Americans look into hiring a professional cleaning service to help keep things tidy and simplify their lives....The Future of Household Expenses
The cost of living for the average American is only increasing, with telecommunications services such as mobile phones, landlines, internet, and cable television skyrocketing in recent years. Unless the federal government makes changes to the laws governing telecommunications service providers, prices are likely to remain on the rise. On the other hand, the price of energy commodities such as electricity and gas have remained relatively stable in the past years and should remain stable.