Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 26, 2014

Most of us can’t get by without some sort of phone. It allows loved ones to contact us, and it can be useful when you are in an emergency situation. TVs, cable, Internet service, certain clothes, particular foods, and even some social activities. Is That REALLY a Need? You need to be able to draw that line.

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Phones Cable Internet Debt Skype 229

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2013

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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Cable Internet Bills Personal Finance Bravo 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. My daughter-in-law knew the power of negotiation.

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Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. We gave up cable many years ago , but realize now we simply traded one cable bill into TOO many subscriptions. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps. It is NOT a spending account. What is your craft?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Couponing is a great start (you do use coupons, right?) 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. Welcome to the first article in our new budgeting series. 6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To.

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Budgeting Budget Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40