Earl,

Save yourself the $50/month and ditch cable/satelite entirely.

Just use a cheap HD antenna and you will be very happy with the extra $600/year that you will save.

I did just that, and am really pleased.

After all, why pay for what is free already since you can watch most TV with the antenna and then watch cable shows on your computer.

Put what you save in a safe to build-up your emergency cash reserves. The extra cash will be needed soon, as the "other shoe" will fall soon economically for everyone...and being prepared is of the utmost importance.

-Vic