We've all felt the pinch that the sluggish economy has put on our finances and our daily lives. Slowdown, recession, whatever you wish to call it...it's getting harder just to get by, and most of us are struggling to make do with less, or to make what we have stretch even further. Many of us have lost jobs, cars, and homes, and many are looking for work, which is proving tough to find. It may be more difficult to live day-to-day, but it isn't impossible. With a willingness to adapt and a few minor changes to your lifestyle and spending habits, you'll be able to weather the economic downturn.