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Cable TV is expensive, but watching your favorite shows doesn't have to be. Here are eight ways you can cut the cable and still catch your must-see TV.
If you made less than a certain amount last year, you can file for free, even with popular tax-prep software. You have lots of other free options, too — use them!
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