More tips for families that want to save

A family interviewed by Oprah says their thrifty habits make living on one $58,000 salary possible - and leaves room for saving money each month. Here is how they do it.

+ They use their cell phone for emergencies only, allowing them a low-minutes plan that costs $5 a month.

+ The father, Brett, brings a brown bag lunch and carpools to work, saving gas and food money.

+ The mother, Sue, cuts everybody's hair herself.

+ Brett does home repairs himself, saving the family $6,000 a year.

+ For fun the family goes to the beach, takes bike rides, or goes out to second-run movie theaters.

"It's an alternative to living beyond our means, really," Brett says. "Instead of spending too much money on things, we just make choices."

Thanks, Theresa!