PARIS (MarketWatch) — Stock market operators NYSE Euronext (NYX) and Deutsche Boerse AG (DB1.XE) started discussions Wednesday to terminate their planned $17 billion merger, which has been blocked by the European Union antitrust authority.

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1. look for ways of saving money on expenses and eliminating non-essential expenses (entertainment, cable, cigarettes, shopping).

2. Deposit part of your income into a savings account to meet emergency expenses.

3. Make your spending habits consistent. Large expenses should be pro-rated over a period of time.

4. Make the budget …

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