Living a 'Less than average' life: Technology

So you've got your cell phone, your laptop, your big-screen TV with movie channels ... and a really big bill (or two!) every month. Make no mistake: Those high-tech devices that keep us connected to the rest of the world are necessary -- how else would you read WalletPop, for instance? -- but they can be very pricey.

It is possible, however, to stay wired (or wireless, if that's your preference) and not pay an arm and a leg. A couple of budget-minded Americans and one savings expert show how you can live beneath your means without sacrificing the conveniences of modern technology.

"We turned off our cable, not only to save money, but also because we found that we really only watched three or four TV programs," Atlanta resident Gary Unger tells WalletPop. "Only one of them was on the cable channels, and we decided that cutting that expense made sense." Unger says he and his wife still get their TV fix by connecting their laptop to the TV set and watching movies or programs on Hulu.com.