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Reporters Erica Alini, Mariya Postelnyak and David Berman answered reader questions on how to manage household finances

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It can be hard to keep track of everything your household is spending money on – dozens of streaming services and forgotten subscriptions eat into your family’s budget, while the huge costs of renovations, car maintenance and even pets can each lead to big and unexpected bills.

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Personal economics reporter Erica Alini, consumer affairs reporter Mariya Postelnyak and investment reporter David Berman answered reader questions on how to manage their household finances, sift through their monthly subscriptions, cut down on spending and save money.

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