December 16, 2009 07:57:01 PM
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Natasha Assa

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Behavior

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Budgeting

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I have opened a free account on mint.com and have been checking where the money is going every day. For the first time in a decade I have a clear picture of our budget and understand that after all bills are paid we only have a couple of hundred dollars left on everything else. So I discontinued subscriptions to TV, cell phone, gym and stopped mindless purchases from Amazon, Home Shopping Network, QVC as well as stopped visiting restaurants, and became friends with free NPR Radio, Skype, Facebook, Netflix and our local library. By saving money I was able to sponsor of NPR ($10 a month) and find many new friends and affiliates. It did not cost me a dime. My life had never been better!

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42 Berkely lane, Syosset NY 11791