Unless you have been living under a rock or in a cabin out in the woods, you have seen the economy of the United States plummeting. Although both of the Presidential candidates keep telling us that they have solutions to this problem, it honestly seems like it’s going to take a lot more than a new leader to pull us out of the current economic mess that we have managed to get ourselves into.

Because money is tight for me (and everyone else that I know), I have been working extremely hard to make the most of every dollar that I earn. Realistically, I have a good job, so I feel that my family and I will be able to make it through these times without any major problems. However, I like taking precautions instead of dealing with consequences, so I’m already being as conservative with my money as possible.

Although you probably won’t be taking any vacations while the economy is in this state, if you are taking a trip (for example, to visit family members), I’ve found that you can save a significant amount of money by looking online for a car rental deal.