Buying these 9 gadgets will save you money in 2017

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.If your big New Year's resolution is to save money, you're probably not thinking aboutbuying new tech.But, these 9 products can actually save you money over the long run. I made a couple of purchases like this last year, and it's always nice to see a little extra money in my bank account each month.Some will take longer to show their value than others, but ifSEE ALSO:50 must-have tech accessories under $50SEE ALSO:These are the 9 things Amazon's Echo can do that impressed me the mostAn HD antennaThis is one of the products I invested in last year, and I couldn't be happier with the results. An HDTV antenna allows you to watch live TV without having to pay for a monthly cable package.Your picture quality and signal strength will vary depending on where you are, but you can use the online toolAntennaWeb to determine which channels youshould get. If you'd like to learn more about cutting the cable cord to save money, you can check out our full cord-cutting guide.1byone HDTV antenna (50 mile range), $29.99, available at AmazonLED light bulbsLight bulbs aren't a purchase you think of often (most of the time it comes up when you find yourself sitting in the dark), but investing in LED bulbs can save you money.They're a little more expensive up frontalthough they've dropped in price significantly over the past few years, but they're both more energy efficient and longer lasting than traditional light bulbs.TCP LED A19 - 60 Watt Equivalent Soft White Light Bulb (6 Pack), $18.07, available at Amazon.An energy conserving outletHow many times have you accidentally left something on longer than you should have. I've done that a lot in the past, and it took me years to to break the habit.This outlet solves that problem: Plug it into the wall, plug your appliance into the outlet, and set how long you'd like the outlet to be active using a single button. After the allotted time is up, this plug will cut power to your appliance, saving energy.Simple Touch Auto Shut-OffMulti SettingSafety Outlet,$12.72, available at AmazonSee the rest of the story at Business Insider
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