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We Cancelled Our Cable TV and Land Line

Family Balance Sheet

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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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

but there are many others things you can do to help with your finances. Keep in mind that some of these figures may also fluctuate based on the time of year. For example, your electric bill may be higher in periods of more extreme weather if you use your air conditioner and heat to offset the temperature outside.