Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stretching Your Dollar written by Shannon M. Medisky and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An online expert and home economist gathers hundreds of practical and surprising tips Everyone is being squeezed these days by the faltering economy, but nobody wants to give up the things that add to quality of life. Much more than just common sense warmed over, this handy guide will take them through the doldrums of the current economy, helping them budget and set priorities, while still enjoying their lives. • Hundreds of tips on stretching the dollar—without the no–brainers like "clip coupons" • The few businesses thriving during the downturn are bargain and budget oriented • Does not require a lifestyle makeover