I put all of my change and one dollar bills (that I haven't spent) in a glass jar. When it's full, I deposit it into a savings account. It adds up faster than you realize.

We have a Merril Lynch thingy (I'm really into this, don't even know what it's called!) and our creepy little investment guy takes care of it. He's a jerk but doing a good job for us. Don't tell him I said so though.

Call me strange, but I've stopped shopping for clothes or items for the house. Dust collectors. I'm really getting into this new phase. It feels wonderful. I'd rather sock the money away for my old age...which is rapidly approaching.