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We Cancelled Our Cable TV and Land Line

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We were paying for a deluxe bundle package that included high speed Internet, a land line, a gazillion cable channels, and HBO, which we enjoyed quite a bit. But when our cable/Internet/phone bill increased over $100 from the previous month, we thought twice about our love for cable TV in our home.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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You will be so thankful later. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? During the vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course. You never know when you will need this money. 23 – Flip your thrifty finds.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

You will be so thankful later. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? During vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course. You never know when you will need this money. Become hyper-focused on funding this account.