Save money by cutting down on one of life's biggest expenses — cable — with these tips from our friends at Business Insider. 

Now that most American workers will see 2 percent more of their take-home income disappear this year, it's as good a time as any to find ways to trim household costs.

By far, the simplest place to start is with your cable or satellite bill. 

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Anyone with a solid Internet connection, a computer, and a couple hundred bucks to invest should be able to break their cable addiction. 

To give you a leg up, we've compiled our favorite gadgets and hacks to help you finally cut the cord — for good.

DVI to HDMI cables sync your computer's feed to your TV

The biggest tool in your arsenal will be your computer, but it won't do you any good without an essential piece of the puzzle: DVI to HDMI cables.

They link your computer to your TV monitor so you can stream any video –– Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and more –– surf the Web, and check out YouTube on a bigger screen. 

For this to work, you need to invest in a sturdy Internet connection and a computer that works fast enough to stream video. Without that solid foundation, your feed could come out fuzzy and the HD will look less than stellar. 

Cost: $6 and up

Read on for more options. 

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Toothpaste is another one of those versatile household items with a lot of uses. The cavity-fighting ingredients make it especially useful when it comes to cleaning. Curious to know how else you can use toothpaste other than keeping your pearly whites clean? Here are some suggestions:

• Soothe skin. If you're suffering a minor itch, soothe it with some toothpaste. Remember to test the toothpaste on your skin first to make sure it doesn't get irritated.
• Polish fingernails. Your nails are made out of the same material your teeth are — enamel. Brush your nails just like you would your teeth, and you may find them a little brighter after regular cleaning.
• Remove stains. If there's a stubborn stain on surfaces such as your carpet and wall, try using some toothpaste and scrubbing the area with a toothbrush.
• Deodorize hands. If you need to get a smell out, try using toothpaste to clean the area. For example, eating crab can be messy and stinky for your fingers, so wash the smell off with some toothpaste.
• Shine jewelry. Clean your jewelry gently with some toothpaste foam, then wash it off with water. Works for gems and metals.
• Defogger. Defog reflective and transparent surfaces like mirrors and goggles by smearing a thin layer of toothpaste on them and wiping it off. For goggles, be sure to rinse it off.
• Clean shoes. Clean your sneakers or nice leather shoes by brushing them gently with toothpaste and wiping it off with a damp towel.

If one of your resolutions this year is to sleep more, then try making your mornings more efficient so you'll be able to get in enough snooze time. Do more in less time with these tips:

• Give up the snooze button. If you find yourself hitting the snooze button repeatedly, you're really wasting a lot of time. The sleep you'll be getting in between the snooze alerts won't be quality sleep, so why stay in bed for it? Nip your snooze alarm problem in the bud by setting your clock on the far side of the room, so you'll have to get out of bed to turn the alarm off. You can also train yourself to practice the motions of waking up. During the day, turn your lights off and practice jumping out of bed as soon as your alarm goes off. Do this repeatedly twice a day for about 10 times until it feels automatic. Here are more ideas on how to jump out of bed when your alarm goes off.
• Start work after you leave your home. Save browsing your work inbox for when you're out of your home. Checking your emails can end up delaying you because you probably can't help but respond to them, which can distract you from your morning routine.
• Prepare the night before. Try doing the bulk of your prep the night before, such as making sure your outfit is ironed and preparing your work lunch. This will help you save time in the mornings, and you won't be scrambling around to finish these tasks.
• Create a store of on-the-go breakfast items. Eating breakfast is essential to start the day on the right foot. To save time, consume breakfast items that don't require much prep time such as bananas, oatmeal, leftovers, or granola bars.
• Have set locations for items. Have a set place for important items like your keys, phone, work bag, and coat. This is very important because you don't want to waste time in the morning hunting down items.
• Check the weather and commute. There's nothing worse than leaving your home only to discover that you need to go back in to get your umbrella. Check the weather first thing in the morning so you're appropriately dressed and carrying the items you need for the day. Remember to also check your commute in case there's been some sort of delay and you have to find an alternative route.