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Fri 12 Dec 2007Nip and tuck for healthy financesA few adjustments to your approach to money can reap major rewards without ruining the lifestyle you are accustomed to, writes Caroline MaddenLast Wednesday, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen unveiled one of the tightest budgets in several years, reflecting the fact that our economy is losing steam. But the Minister will not be alone in tightening the belt a few notches.