#1 Use a cash-back credit card for all regular monthly bills and pay off the balance each month. It is a bonus in your pocket and helps with cash flow.
#2 Use cash-back shopping sites, BeFrugal, Ebates, TopCashBack, for additional bonuses. They are free and easy to use.
#3 Use deep discount merchants and deals (see our Cheat Sheet to cut up to 90% off of retail prices).
#4 Designate a savings amount each month. It can be small at first, some savings is better than none.
#5 Keep simple, accurate records of your finances. We feature our own free budget spreadsheet forms.