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How I’m managing my money this time of year
From hosting and traveling for close friends and family to gift shopping — it’s a pricey time of year. And although my wallet hurts a bit, I love the holidays and I want to enjoy it more than my bank account has allowed me in the past.
To help save (or attempt to break even), I
recently canceled a lot of recurring subscriptions and it’s been liberating.
Whether it’s a monthly box delivered to your door or an ever-growing list of streaming services, what could you cancel to help manage your finances?
Robyn WickHiEd Professional/PT Fitness Inst
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11/12/19 at 9:36PM UTC
My friend and I tend to go out for dinner regularly. We've made a deal to only do dinner out together once a month but to cook and eat in with each other instead.
Anonymous
11/14/19 at 5:10PM UTC
I also try to do more of this! It's so cozy to be on the couch after dinner in too, the conversations have been more intimate, I really enjoy it.
Francesca Vanderwall
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11/12/19 at 2:12PM UTC
I'm going to change your question slightly. When was the last time you had your property and casualty insurance quoted? Have you played hardball with the electronic utility companies? Are you paying more than 2% interest on your credit cards?
I love the idea of scaling back. Sometimes we've cut the fluff and overlooked the other money vampires in our lives.
Final pro tip: see if your library does digital lending. It's an easy way to avoid the Kindle trap if you're a book junkie like me.
Elizabeth Marie
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12/01/19 at 3:02AM UTC
I haven't had my property quoted lately! Interesting idea. Thank you!
Anonymous
11/08/19 at 6:06AM UTC
Good for you! What a great tip! If I had to, I could cancel magazine subscriptions - also delay paying university alumni dues.
Elizabeth Marie
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12/01/19 at 3:01AM UTC
Pausing alumni feeds is a great idea!
StellaKLet's do this
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11/07/19 at 12:14PM UTC
I haven’t cancelled Blue Apron but I’ve delayed my subscriptions for the rest of the year.
Anonymous
11/07/19 at 12:13PM UTC
So many magazine subscriptions!
JamieJacobs
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11/07/19 at 12:12PM UTC
Such a great idea. While I love Netflix and Hulu, I don’t even have time this time of year to watch these streaming services and could definitely cancel them.
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