It's the most basic and the most frequently repeated financial advice you'll hear: Save, save, save.rnBut many of us still struggle to follow this simple suggestion. Seventy percent of U.S. adults "report living paycheck to paycheck, meaning there never seems to be enough left over for savings," according to an article in The New York Times ("Save, Save. Don't Splurge on a Piggy Bank, a Tin Can Will Do," Sept. 1, 2007).rn"In 1985, Americans were saving $11 for every $100 they brought home," according to the article. "Now the savings rate is around zero, and debt is at a record high."rnFor those who find it hard to get into the savings habit, several Web sites offer advice on how to turn a slim piggy bank into a real porker.
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