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Comments :: Did you notice the cut in your first 2013 paycheck? Time to update your budget!

Did you notice the cut in your first 2013 paycheck? Time to update your budget!


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Sonic- I hope you never get laid off from your job. There are plenty of people unemployed looking for work everyday so keep your ignorant opinions to yourself
lisav78
January 18, 2013 1:35 a.m.
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I finally bit the bullet and cancelled cable from TWC. Just got my first bill today without cable and it's a savings of $105 +change. I just can't believe I've been paying that much to watch tv.
SummerlovinWinterhater
January 17, 2013 9:50 a.m.
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Gotta make sure all of those folks sitting at home on welfare or unemployment checks get to continue doing nothing at the expense of those who work for a living.... oh and gotta make sure to continue sending all kinds of money to other countries. The leadership of this country is a joke.
sonicbluezx3
January 16, 2013 10:05 a.m.
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Congrats on the raise, autumn! I know many people who work for companies that did not offer any raises this year. :-(
Click to view my profile Faye Prosser - Smart Shopper
January 16, 2013 7:48 a.m.
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Luckily, the 2% increase in taxes was offset with a 2% merit raise so my take home has not changed.
Click to view my profile autumn_nut
January 16, 2013 5:54 a.m.
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$200 less per month $2400 per year) is significant, nceducator.

Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts.
Click to view my profile Faye Prosser - Smart Shopper
January 15, 2013 8:30 p.m.
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I get paid once a month and haven't had a paycheck yet since December 21st....it's hard to make that stretch until January 31st! My husband and I have been paying off debt, so that will slow down with this increase. It's irritating. I make almost $200 less a month this year then I did last year...higher medical, tiny raise, now higher taxes.
nceducator79
January 15, 2013 7:42 p.m.
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North Carolina Cutie...what do you mean what is about to happen in NC? Have I missed something?
Click to view my profile watchhillgirl
January 15, 2013 3:17 p.m.
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There is no need to complain it would have happen no matter who voted for whom. Just brace your self for what's about to happen in NC.
North Carolina Cutie
January 15, 2013 2:50 p.m.
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It's scary how quickly that 2% can add up. Luckily, 'The Budget School' has a new budgeting worksheet coming out to help people track their finances with ease. It's in Beta right now, but will be released within the next couple of weeks. It uses expense categories, drop down menus, percentages and graphs so you can see exactly where you can save money in order to compensate the 2% tax increase. You can sign up at www.thebudgetschool.com to be one of the first to get it.
sherithecontentwriter
January 15, 2013 2:43 p.m.
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