Financial Easter eggs hiding in your budget basket

Are you hunting Easter eggs in your budget basket to save some extra cash? Here are 5 ways you can do so.

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Only keep subscriptions that provide value in your life. Drop subscriptions you could do without.

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Cellphone bills are pricey. Ask your phone provider for a discount or switch to a different provider with lower rates.

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Buy generic brands of your favorite products. Stop paying extra for name-brand products.

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Avoid hidden banking fees. If your bank charges you for ATM withdrawals, switch to a bank that doesn't.

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