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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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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

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Over the next several weeks we will be posting articles that will help you budget and save your money. You don’t have to completely cut it from your life, but it should definitely be viewed as something that you buy only when you have the money to spare, instead of it being purchased just as easily or regularly as the necessities.