Talking about money is uncomfortable, at best, but worrying about money is infinitely worse. Constantly fretting about money eats away at our sense of well-being and security, and robs the joy from what would otherwise be the little pleasure-filled moments of our day, like picking up a cup of tea or snagging a bouquet of flowers at the deli. Money matters are top of mind for so many of us these days. Better to bravely look those concerns straight in the eye than let them torment you and keep you from falling asleep at night.
Mint.com syncs up with all your accounts so you can keep track of every dollar and look at your investments, savings, credit cards, student loans, and checking accounts all in one place. It may just change your life, and it’s free.
Pretty file folders (that won’t wreck your budget) from OfficeMax of all places for organizing all those papers that collect on your desk and stress you out.
I love Suze Orman. I find her approach to personal finance is empowering and unintimidating, and her Young, Broke, and Fabulous was exactly the book I needed a couple years ago (highly recommended). Her new book, an action plan for 2009, is available for free download here.
udandi and the craft of money is about living the thrifty life and loving crafts — a girl after my own heart. (via Meal by Meal)
What adjustments and clever tricks have you implemented to deal with economic downturn?
