DEV Community: Stephen Epstein

How I Negotiated My Internet Bill from $89 to $49 Using This Free Tool

Stephen Epstein — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:28:38 +0000

I was paying $89/month for internet. I called my provider, used a simple negotiation script, and got it down to $49.

Here is exactly what I said:

Hi, I have been a customer for X years and I am reviewing my monthly expenses. I noticed competitors are offering similar speeds for $40-50/month. I would love to stay with you, but I need the rate to be competitive. What can you do?

That is it. Took 5 minutes. Saved $480/year.

Why This Works

Internet and phone companies count on you never calling. They quietly raise rates every year. But they also have retention budgets — they would rather lower your bill than lose a customer.

Free Tool

I built a free bill negotiation script generator. Pick your provider, answer 2 questions, and it gives you the exact script to use:

https://5d3bdd37f115ebfeaef09173b6dff7f4.ctonew.app/tools/bill-negotiator

Automate It

Bento can negotiate ALL your bills automatically. It also finds forgotten subscriptions, files refunds, and tracks warranties.

Lifetime access: $29 (normally $228/year).

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Double your money back if it does not save you $500.

5 Money Leaks You Probably Have Right Now (And How to Fix Them)

Stephen Epstein — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:06:03 +0000

Most people are losing $500-$2000/year without knowing it. Here are the 5 most common money leaks and how to plug them.

1. Forgotten Subscriptions

The average person has 3-5 subscriptions they forgot about. Streaming services, apps, memberships — they add up fast. Check your last 3 months of bank statements.

Estimated waste: $30-80/month

2. Bill Creep

Your internet, phone, and insurance bills quietly increase every year. Companies count on you not noticing. A 5-minute call can often save $15-40/month.

Estimated waste: $20-50/month

3. Missed Refunds

Price drops after purchase, late deliveries, service outages — many companies will refund you if you ask. Most people never ask.

Estimated waste: $100-300/year

4. Expired Warranties

Extended warranties on electronics and appliances often go unused because people forget about them. Track your purchases and claim before they expire.

Estimated waste: $100-500/year

5. Free Trial Conversions

That free trial you forgot to cancel? It is now a paid subscription. Check for recurring charges from services you tried once.

Estimated waste: $10-30/month

Total potential savings: $500-2,000/year

The Fix

I built Bento — an AI that finds ALL of these automatically and fixes them for you.

Free scan: https://5d3bdd37f115ebfeaef09173b6dff7f4.ctonew.app/calculator
$29 lifetime deal: https://buy.stripe.com/28E4gyfXEexc4cm4qC1ZS08

Normally $228/year. Double your money back if it does not save you $500.

I Found $847 in Wasted Money Using This Free AI Tool

Stephen Epstein — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:05:49 +0000

The Discovery

Last month I ran a free Money Leak Report and found $847/year I was wasting.

4 forgotten subscriptions: $47/month
Internet bill crept up $20/month
A $200 warranty claim I missed
A free trial that converted to paid: $15/month

The Tool

I built Bento — a free AI scan that finds your forgotten subscriptions, overpriced bills, and missed refunds in 2 minutes. No account needed.

Try it: https://5d3bdd37f115ebfeaef09173b6dff7f4.ctonew.app/calculator

The Deal

Lifetime access for $29 (normally $228/year).

Get it: https://buy.stripe.com/28E4gyfXEexc4cm4qC1ZS08

Double your money back if it does not save you $500.