The Dollar Stretcher by Gary Foreman

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StorkNet is very pleased to present Gary Foreman's column The Dollar Stretcher.

There's more than one way to get the most for your money. For more than 25 years, Gary Foreman has worked to manage money effectively. He's been a financial planner and purchasing manager. He currently edits The Dollar Stretcher website and several newsletters. His mission is to help people "Live Better for Less".

While helping clients manage their hard earned money, he applied commonsense, time-tested techniques during the turbulent 1980's. The experience convinced him that you didn't need to hit the lottery to accumulate significant wealth.

Following that, Gary had an opportunity to learn more about how to get the best value for a dollar spent. As the Purchasing Manager for a computer manufacturer, he was responsible for supervising over $10 million in purchases each year.

Today, Gary spends his time editing The Dollar Stretcher newsletters and website. He enjoys the give and take of the internet and likes nothing better than to help people achieve their financial goals.

Gary lives in South Florida along with his wife of thirty years and their two children. When he has a free moment you'll find him restoring a Checker station wagon nicknamed "Two Ton" or cruising a '65 Impala convertible with doo-wops playing in the background.

The Dollar Stretcher Columns:

• November 19, 2009 tips: My TV Game, Halvsies (Turkey), Adjusting My Credit Card Bill, Motivation Reminders, A Few Hours = $1500, Free Hanging Storage, Encouraging Responsibility, and Water Heater Savings

• November 12, 2009 tips: Air Travel Charges, Grease Helps, Check for Coupons, Lost Mitten? Not to Worry!, Deviled Eggs to Go, Cheaper Can Be Better, Easy Pantry Inventory, Lunch for Dinner, Cheaper Body Wash, and Bulk Purchase Savings

• November 5, 2009 tips: Winterizing Your Dog's House, Smelly Plastic Containers, Easy Inside Weatherstripping, A Fresher Fridge, The International Shopper, Stain Removal, Cooking for 1, Griddle Cleaning, The Tourist Un-Trap, After Purchase Savings, and Easy Indoor Storm Window

• October 29, 2009 tips: Premium Package Wrapping, Easy Spider Control, Cheaper Big Planters, Faux Shopping, Buying a Car?, I Nearly Got Pinned!, Easy & Cheap Baby Food, and Year at a Glance, The Grocery Butcher's Secret

• October 22, 2009 tips: Trick or Treat!, Deep Clean Your Hair, DIY Cookbook, Handy and Inexpensive Landscape Borders, Winter Auto Ice Control, Grind Your Own Flour, Troublesome Auto Windows, Non-Slip Coat Hangers, A Gift from Mom, Prettier Packages, and Hot Chocolate at Home

• October 15, 2009 tips: The Monday Coupon Exchange, Winter Auto Care, Expecting? One Outfit = Many, Shipping Books for Less, Sharing Meals, Smelly Laundry Solution, Perfume Stretchers, Winter Warmth, Make Your Own, Saving Decorating Ideas, and Homeowner's Insurance Savings

• October 8, 2009 tips: A Simple Check Saves Money, The Luxury of Scented Powder, Once a Month Canning, The Family Tree, Basic Land Line Service, Better Than Office Christmas Gifts, Cheaper Propane, Say "No" to Storage Containers, Simple Winter Window Insulation, and Cheap and Easy Paint Brush Storage

• October 1, 2009 tips: No Need for Hair Conditioner, Extra Linen Storage, Overripe Fruit, A Safer, More Convenient "Envelope System", Making Dry Beans Convenient, Stretching Laundry Detergent, Halloween Costume Material, Picture Play for Kids, and Chicken Broth

• September 24, 2009 tips: Fridge on Holiday, Eyeglass Cleaners, Too Many Peppers, Bye Bye Fruit Fly, Salad for Lunch, Save Your Nail Polish, Muddy Van Carpets, Toilet Doesn't Flush Completely, and Freezer Organization

• September 17, 2009 tips: No More Odor, Funding Next Year's Garden, Delightful Souvenirs, Window Cleaning the Professional Way, Free Batteries, Brown Sugar, Visit the Country, Great Storage for Necklaces and Bracelets, Stretching Tomato Growing Season, and Energy Savings a Little at a Time

• September 10, 2009 tips: No More Kitty Litter, Don't Replace That Showerhead!, Extra College Cash, Freezing Recipe Ingredients, Rewards of Rewards, DIY Skylight Cover, Affordable, Fast Breakfasts, and Expensive Appliance Repair

• September 3, 2009 tips: DIY Used Motor Oil Disposal, Quicker Shopping Trips, The Advantages of Un-Decorating, Just You and Me, Beware Budget Billing Plans, Fruit Fly Control, Easy Way to Meal Planning, Make-Up for Cheap, What Are Friends For?, and Finding Affordable Canning Jars

• August 27, 2009 tips: Cool Coffee, Your Pantry in Color, Beat the Steakhouse, The Travel Envelope, Rogue Raccoons!, Making Dinner Planning Easier, Fine Print Thievery, Cash Control, and My Makeover

• August 20, 2009 tips: The Trash Tells Secrets!, Expiring Gift Card Reminder, Cleaning Granite, Inexpensive Landscaping, Automatic Charge Control, Grocery Scanning Errors, Watch for Ripeness, Keeping Score, and Tomorrow

• August 13, 2009 tips: My Peaceful Corner, Buy Milk on Sale, Restore Don't Replace, Extra Tomatoes?, Going to College . . . for Entertainment, Once a Month Splurge, A Touch of the Best, Keeping Cukes Fresh Longer, and Testing New Recipes

• August 6, 2009 tips: Next Year's School Supplies, Credit On Ice, RVs and Mice, Cleaning Blinds, Easy Zipper Repair, One Day at a Time, Always Have 'New' Toys, Litter Box Refills, One Last Check Before Buying, and Children's Gifts

• July 30, 2009 tips: Sweeter Smelling Vacuum Cleaner, Nighttime Cooling Without A/C, Alternate Sources for Shopping, Instant 'Fresh Air', Before You Go Picking, Extra Income, The Garden Party, Inexpensive Drying Racks, Buying a Mattress, and Cheaper Pork Chops

• July 23, 2009 tips: Just a Little Thing, Volunteer and Save, Reduce Your Electric Bill, Car Rental Alternative, Contact Lens Care, This Will Cost . . ., Gourmet Spaghetti, Partial Pedicures, Bitter Greens? No Problem!, Check Used First, and Blocked Out

• July 16, 2009 tips: Towel Savings, The Ice Cream Parlor, BBQ Starter, Repurposing, Calculator + Cash = Savings, Last Call, Hanging Artwork for Less, and Finding a Free Pet Sitter

• July 9, 2009 tips: Barter Believer, Coming Indoors, Sandwiches on the Road, Affordable Scrapbook Accents, She Digs Craigslist, Remember Your Chemistry, A Frugal Touch-Up, Stop the Money Arguments, and Off to College

• July 2, 2009 tips: Need Moving Boxes?, I'll Volunteer!, Easy Toiletry Organizer, Better Than Banking, Feeling Like a Winner!, Weed Mats, Our Second Set of Wheels, and From Saving to Savings

• June 25, 2009 tips: Ladies Sneaker Savings, Overhead Storage, Doggie Digging Up Flowers, Currency Re-Exchange, The Lost Laundry, We Don't Need Gas This Summer, Reviving Veggies, Defeating Summer Boredom, Paying for Grad School, My Daily Dollars, and Those "Free" Vacations

• June 18, 2009 tips: Looks New to Me!, Free Internet for Month, Free Green Onions, The School Lost and Found, Poison Ivy Itch Relief, For Dog Lovers, Decorative Floral Napkin Rings, Park Passes, and Flea Solution

• June 4, 2009 tips: Better Grillin', Better Cheap Sunglasses, Quick Cookies, Protecting Boy's Pants, Just One More Day, Easy Shower Curtain Cleaning, How Much Detergent?, Check Clearance First, Doggie Care, and Free Starter Pots

• May 21, 2009 tips: Liquid Foundation Stretcher, Which Movies to Watch, Just a Shake, The Trader, Leftover Paint, Is It Really a Sale?, Too Far to Shop?, Persistent Stains, A Matter of Time and Place, Really Scorched Pots, and Cheaper & Healthier Spread

• May 14, 2009 tips: Affordable Vacation Lodging, The Sports Swap, Keep the Sand Outside, A Beautiful Walk, Remember Before Kids?, Library Browsing, Cheaper Than Window Cleaner, Cheaper Travel, Cleaning Ceiling Fans, and Where's the Missing Sock?

• May 7, 2009 tips: Bath Toy Storage, Rural Trash Savings, Reflections, Summer Treat, For Those Less Fortunate, Healthier . . . and Cheaper, Too!, Inexpensive Guest Lodging, The Best Homemade Eye Makeup Remover, and Just One More Day

• April 30, 2009 Tips: Fruit Too Ripe?, Fun Night Out!, Kids Off School? Missing Work?, Coffee Time, Mother's Day Gift Idea, Accessory/Product Swap Party, Appliance Broken?, Appliance Broken?, Helping Hands, and Dish Soap "Drizzler"

• April 23, 2009 Tips: Bath Powder Plus, Free Virus Protection, Before You Go, How Much Did This Meal Cost?, For the Car Trip, Local Savings, Free Spice Jars, Dryer, Really, Dinner In, The Gift of Time, and Habits

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