You've probably heard that the recession is technically over. However, many people are still experiencing a personal recession. As a result, it is little surprise that it is important for them to save more money. If you are looking to save, you can do so with a little help from David Bach. The author of Start Over, Finish Rich has 5 ways to save $5,000 right now.

While I don't recommend doing #5 unless you've been planning on taking a vacation for a while, the rest of the ideas are great for trimming some of the fat from your budget and saving a little more every day.