Saving
Mon, 2010-03-01 12:32 | 
Money's Voice
If you are in a funk thinking about job losses, mounting federal deficits or prospects of inflation, then start focusing on things you probably have more control over.
Like ways to save a buck.
People usually find it easier to save a buck than to earn it. Fortunately, there are great money saving Web sites and tips to help you do just that-
BillShrink helps you save money on your everyday bills.
A Penny Not Saved is a Penny Burned
If you believe Ben Franklin that a “penny saved is a penny earned”, then you must believe the corollary that a “penny not saved is a penny burned”.
And historically we’ve been pretty good at burning money.
We bought Christmas bargains with high interest credit cards, got charged overdraft fees at the bank, and have paid late fees for past due bills.
Simple 401(K) Plans
Employers may set up SIMPLE 401(k) plans for their employees. The SIMPLE (which stands for "savings incentive match plan for employees") is an alternative to regular 401(k) plans. The SIMPLE plan is much easier to administer, but it has greater limitations.
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