About Today: 10 Ways to Stretch One Paycheck

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Here is a fundamentally unfair thing about money: it's totally possible to get used to spending whatever you have. This makes going back to one paycheck difficult, for folks who are used to living on two. 10 Ways to Stretch One Paycheck This is my favorite tip from this list: "Make your own toys." When I was a kid, my favorite toy was a fort made out of a refrigerator box. This probably irritated anyone who'd ever given me an expensive toy. 4 Simple Habits That Will Save You Money How to Create a Bare Bones Budget See More About:  saving money  family budgets  coupons Can You Afford to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom or Dad? I have friends who became stay-at-home parents because they realized that childcare could cost as much as they'd earn. 7 Questions to Ask Before You Quit Your Job How to Find a Legitimate Work-at-Home Job See More About:  becoming a stay-at-home mom  family budgets  saving money Adjusting to Life on One Income It takes careful planning to prepare for the one-income lifestyle. 5 Ways to Save on Groceries Tips From Money-Saving Moms See More About:  stay-at-home dad economics  family finances  Money Management for Single Moms and Dads Sometimes, the move from two incomes to one is less voluntary. Here's how to make it work. What's Keeping You From Saving Money? How to Start an Emergency Fund See More About:  managing money  saving money  financial assistance Today Ads Earn Money Make Money Money Transfer Send Money Making Money Featured Articles How to Make Gluten-Free Pizza Free Sewing Patterns Walking Tour of the Las Vegas Strip How to Cross Stitch Top 10 Most Influential Country Albums Why Newspapers Are Still Important   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement