With inflation going up and salaries not keeping up, it’s time to tighten your belt. But that doesn’t mean giving up everything that makes life good. Learn to be smart about managing your expenses and income. The experts at Dummies offer dozens of practical tips for keeping some cash in your pocket while navigating the recession. They’ll teach your to make a workable budget, deal with unexpected expenses, and live a more frugal life-- while treating yourself to small indulgences. -- adapted from back cover