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Old 12-21-2004, 09:30 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I re-did our telephone service and shaved $3.05/month off for a total savings of $36.60!

With that and wiping out dh's cell phone, I just cut $505.92 out of our yearly expenses. Yay!
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Old 12-21-2004, 10:07 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 12-21-2004, 10:16 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 12-21-2004, 10:28 AM   #4 (permalink)
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WTG Kim.

Like Michelle says, it all adds up.
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Old 12-21-2004, 10:35 AM   #5 (permalink)
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