How to Save Money Without Giving Up Too Much

Rely on these tips to live (happily) on less.

Find Balance

The economy has seen better days. And so, perhaps, have you. According to a new survey conducted by Real Simple and Starbucks*, 63 percent of people are frustrated by trying to find the right balance between saving money and enjoying life. Despite the aggravation, pinching pennies is paying off: Fifty one percent of people report that over the past six months they have been able to save successfully―either a little bit or a great deal of money. So how can you stay on budget without going berserk? By sticking to a few smart strategies.

 *Telephone survey conducted by StrategyOne among a nationally representative sample of 1,000 American adults in July 2009.