Get smart about spending and saving -- and ride out a recession! Looking for practical ways to make every dollar count? This savvy guide gives you expert tips for tightening your belt and saving cash in every area of your life -- from your house anto dining and entertaining to banking and managing debt You get realistic solutions for making smarter ожиьп choices and living well in this time of economic turmoil -- without extraordinary sacrifice! Bump up your take-home pay-- spiff up your resund a good job fast, explore telecommuting, or start a home-based business Get your personal finances in tip-top shape -- create a budget, pay down debt, save on insurance, and protect your retirement funds Develop recession-proof habits -- use c and rebates, extend the life of your wardrobe, utilize community resources, travel on a budget, and save on utilities and fuel expenses Decorate on a dime and entertain on a shoestring -- plan parties, celebrate the holidays, and give gifts without your shirt Bounce back from bad financial situations -- improve bad credit scores, and negotiate with creditors or the IRS Open the book and find: 125 tips for making changes in your life that allow you to continue to live we Ways to stand out on paper and in an interview when looking for a job Tips on managing debt -- from working with credit counselors and consolidating your debts to boosting your income Smart solutions for weathering financial emergencies, from ptcy to foreclosure.  Rondell2008 г Мягкая обложка, 352 стр ISBN 0470401176.