Save Money Frugal Tips

From Publishers Weekly

Departing from the get rich mantra of many personal finance books, Yeager, once dubbed the Ultimate Cheapskate by NBC’s Today Show, instead advises readers to shift their priorities and live well on less in this sensible guide to frugal living. Yeager himself retired from a career as a nonprofit executive at age 46 by saving on expenses large (he and his wife renovated their home themselves and exercise and eat well to cut down on medical costs) and small (he soft-boils his eggs in the dishwasher during the wash cycle). Embedded in the sometimes juvenile humor and aw-shucks prose are some original ideas for conserving cash, such as trying a fiscal fast—going a full week or more without spending any money. Most of all, he urges readers to free themselves from the Money Step, the endless dance of having to earn more in order to spend more. By emphasizing the virtues and satisfactions of living cheaply, Yeager convincingly makes the case that fruga (more…)

You?re young. You?ve used up the handful of decorating ideas you ever had and, frankly, it?s time to take down the tapestries and the pushpin-worn posters. You?re livin? in the real world now, sister. And, you?re broke. So what if your mom thinks you?re sassy and sophisticated?it?s high time you showed everyone else you truly are. In Chick Living, Kris Koederitz Melcher teaches us how to live frugally while oozing fabulousness. Melcher?s got your back with real-life lessons in necessity such as securing renter?s insurance, getting enough calcium in your diet, and when to take your car and yourself in for a routine checkup. We can all learn a lesson or two from Melcher who, in her first year out of college, paid every bill on time and had funds left over for starting a Grown-up Girl wardrobe and a savings account. What?s a Grown-up Girl Wardrobe, you ask? What?s a savings account? Never fear, oh sweet young dear. Help is on the way. It?s an expensive w (more…)

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A collection of the very best tips and tricks for stretching the family dollar from celebrity thrifters.

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