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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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Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. But the truth is, we have the money.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.