A dollar just doesn't go as far as it used to. Remember when the Canadian dollar used to be a joke? Now it's even money with the U.S. dollar, and the U.S. is the brunt of the money jokes. And just a few years back, people laughed when they talked about the Euro being worth more than the U.S. dollar. Today $1 will buy you less than 2/3 of a Euro. Ouch! There goes that European vacation!

With the limited buying power of the U.S. Dollar, and the price of everything going up due to rising gas and corn prices (Ethanol, baby), everyone's been re-thinking how to spend their hard-earned dollars.

At PeopleJam, we've got you covered. First off, saving money on everyday items is a breeze with this timely advice.

Next, with all of the foreclosures out there, if you have actually saved enough money for a house, here are some great tips for helping you qualify for a mortgage.

Finally, if you're just too impatient to take Warren Buffett's "live frugally, buy and hold" strategy, Comedian Ben Gleib has some advice in this video on how to make a quick buck. Disclaimer: we didn't say it would be legal!

Whatever you do to squeeze your dollars, remember not to squeeze so hard that you don't have any fun this summer!

Matt Edelman, CEO Quote of the Week:

"When a penny saved is no longer worth a penny, start saving nickels."

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