Minty fresh

Heck yes! Smart advice from a smart friend! Thank you, M!:

I saw your new blog, and I thought I'd offer some totally unsolicited advice. I've got some experience with being broke and wanting to be less broke. :) I hope something here helps.

Books:
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Personal Finance in Your 20s and 30s
Good basic advice on budgeting, saving, insurance, taxes, etc.
On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl's Guide to Personal Finance
Looks at women's issues with money, spending, and saving. They've also got a free email newsletter

Websites:
http://www.mint.com/
I use Quicken online, but they just merged with Mint. It's free to use, and it downloads your checking, credit card, and/or savings account into one place. You can categorize purchases easily and see where your money is going, even set goals and see how you do. They've also got a blog and articles with tips, and an iPhone app.

Googling terms like "frugal" or "budget" turns up a bunch of websites with advice and tools.
http://frugalliving.about.com/
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/

The thing that has worked best for me is being honest with people when I'm trying to save money or spend less (or just spend more responsibly). Everyone's been there at some point, or they should be there now, so they understand. Most people have their own tips they'll share with you.