For those looking for recession deals, you can find coupons, discounts, and other bargains everywhere–especially with Memorial Day weekend sales coming up. Recently, we informed readers of some good deals on clothes and groceries.
Aside from being a smart shopper, in an unstable economy it’s important to know how to get the most bang for your buck, and to save money in case any unforeseen or emergency expenses come up. Blogs like Stretchy Dollar and Young Professional can be useful for those who are getting started with managing their own finances. Stretchy Dollar is a website maintained by a couple in their twenties, and was featured in an MSN “money-saving” blog post in March. In 2008, the Young Professional Finance Blog was ranked the #11 finance blog on Google.
To get in on the good deals (particularly this weekend), make sure you stay abreast of sales and promotions. In the long run, managing your money wisely and starting/continuing to save is your best bet to stay financially stable in a tough economy.

