Frugal Living For Dummies

Author : Deborah Taylor-Hough
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781118069691

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Frugal Living For Dummies by Deborah Taylor-Hough Pdf

Feel like you’re trying to dig out from under a mountain of debt without a shovel? Tired of working your tail off just to break even? Is the high cost of living taking all the joy out of life? Unless you’re one of the top two percent of wealthiest Americans, all of the above should sound painfully familiar. While they’re trying to decide between the ski lodge in Telluride and the Tuscan villa, for the rest of us, it’s an endless litany of corporate lay-offs, stagnant wages, crushing credit card debt, skyrocketing medical costs, exorbitant utility bills, the high cost of higher education.... And they call this “the good life.” Is there a better way to live? Can you get what you need and what you want without killing yourself to get it? “Absolutely,” says frugal-living guru Deborah Taylor-Hough, and in Frugal Living For Dummies, she shows you how. In this warmhearted guide to living the good life on less, Deborah shows you how to live within your means and enjoy doing it. Among other things, she shows you how to: Eat like a king on a peasant’s budget Take the sting out of gift-giving Dress well on a shoestring Save big bucks on family expenses Slash household expenses Save on medical expenses Involve the whole family in saving money Save more for the things you want From basement to attic, cradle to grave, Frugal Living For Dummies covers all areas of life with common sense advice and guidance on: Working with your partner to achieve financial goals Going to the grocery without being taken to the cleaners Quick and thrifty cooking techniques Providing kids the basics on a tight budget Putting kids through school without going broke Looking good and feeling good on a tight budget Frugal holiday fun year round Saving money around the house and driveway Finding quality in pre-owned merchandise Packed with tried-and-true techniques for cutting costs and stopping the insanity, Frugal Living For Dummies is the ultimate financial survival guide for the rest of us.

Author : Daisy Luther
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781631586019

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The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living by Daisy Luther Pdf

Break the spending habit and free yourself from financial fear—save money, plan ahead, pay off your mortgage, retire early! These days, more and more people are struggling to survive as their expenses go up, but their incomes do not. Making ends meet and achieving big goals like being debt-free, traveling, or putting your kids through college without loans is even more challenging. Whether you need to get your finances under control, or you want to achieve some big goals, the strategies to reach them are the same. In The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living, you will find hundreds of fresh ideas for living a life full of joy without spending a lot of money. Learn how to: Redefine necessities Set financial goals Make delicious food on a dime Teach your kids to handle money Save money with a Smartphone And so much more! This book will change the way you look at money—not having it, spending it, and saving it—to show you how frugality can make your life fulfilling and stress-free.

Author : Merissa A. Alink
Publisher : Gallery Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781982178994

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Little House Living by Merissa A. Alink Pdf

The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1091222442

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Frugal Living For Dummies by Anonim Pdf

Feel like you’re trying to dig out from under a mountain of debt without a shovel? Tired of working your tail off just to break even? Is the high cost of living taking all the joy out of life? Unless you’re one of the top two percent of wealthiest Americans, all of the above should sound painfully familiar. While they’re trying to decide between the ski lodge in Telluride and the Tuscan villa, for the rest of us, it’s an endless litany of corporate lay-offs, stagnant wages, crushing credit card debt, skyrocketing medical costs, exorbitant utility bills and the high cost of higher education. Is there a better way to live? Can you get what you need and what you want without killing yourself to get it? “Absolutely,” says frugal-living guru Deborah Taylor-Hough, and in Frugal Living For Dummies, she shows you how. In this warm-hearted guide to living the good life on less, Deborah shows you how to live within your means and enjoy doing it. Among other things, she shows you how to: *Eat like a king on a peasant’s budget *Take the sting out of gift-giving *Dress well on a shoestring *Save big bucks on family expenses *Slash household expenses *Save on medical expenses *Involve the whole family in saving money *Save more for the things you want From basement to attic, cradle to grave, Frugal Living For Dummies covers all areas of life with common sense advice and guidance on: *Working with your partner to achieve financial goals *Going to the grocery store without being taken to the cleaners *Quick and thrifty cooking techniques *Providing kids the basics on a tight budget *Putting kids through school without going broke *Looking good and feeling good on a tight budget *Frugal holiday fun year round *Saving money around the house and driveway *Finding quality in pre-owned merchandise Packed with tried-and-true techniques for cutting costs and stopping the insanity, Frugal Living For Dummies is the ultimate financial survival guide for the rest of us.

Author : Larry Roth
Publisher : Berkley Trade
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Budgets, Personal
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073263760

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The Simple Life by Larry Roth Pdf

An ever-growing segment of society is saying no to the conspicuous consumption and wastefulness that is destroying our planet, our pocketbooks, and our peace of mind. This lively collection of essays explains this grassroots movement--and shows how we too can avoid the vicious cycle of debt and stress that lies at the end of advertising's lure.The bestselling author of The Tightwad Gazette tells how she made her dreams come true without mortgaging her future. The woman known as the Gentle Survivalist shares her philosophy of living simply in the chaotic modem world. The self-proclaimed Cheapest Man in America explains how his humble inner-city upbringing shaped his worldview. Vicki Robin remembers Joe Dominguez, the visionary coauthor of Your Money or Your Life, an excerpt of which is also included in this book.With hundreds of tips, and a special resource section, this important guide shows how anyone can take back control--and rediscover the joys of the simple life.v

Author : Dolly Freed
Publisher : Tin House Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-12
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780982053935

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Possum Living by Dolly Freed Pdf

In 1978, at the age of eighteen and with a seventh-grade education, Dolly Freed wrote Possum Living, chronicling the five years she and her father lived off the land on a half-acre lot outside of Philadelphia.

Author : Marjorie Harris
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780887848322

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Thrifty by Marjorie Harris Pdf

Bestselling author and national columnist Marjorie Harris offers a timely and entertaining guide to living the thrifty life. Here are solid tips on how to haggle, how to find fashion deals, maintaining home and hearth on a budget, and money-saving ideas on gardening, travel, and entertainment. Thrifty is full of savvy advice drawn from harris's own experiences, and those of frugal friends such as literary legend Margaret Atwood, actor R. H. Thompson, and travel writer Sylvia Fraser. Written in her witty and engaging trademark style, Harris gives us an essential guide to living a quality life on less.

Author : Richard Will
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1516815181

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Frugal Living by Richard Will Pdf

Do you want to change your life for better? Do you want to increase your financial savings? Do you want to be able to make luxurious purchases, travel to exotic destinations and have more than enough savings to feel the financial freedom of making your dreams come true? Do you want to be able to follow every single one of your heart's desires, regardless of how wild or expensive they may seem?I know you do and you know it too. It's about time you stopped whining about cosmic bills, obligations and the difficulty of saving money. The answer is simple - you have to learn how to become frugal. You don't have to waste thousands of dollars, valuable time and additional resources on expensive and good for nothing self-help books or coaching seminars just so you could learn how to be efficiently frugal. "Frugal Living: The ultimate guide of frugal living for dummies. Incredibly useful frugal tips, frugality, minimalism and how to be frugal" isn't just any book. This book will guide you on your way to becoming truly frugal and living the life of your dreams without worrying about not having enough money ever again. This book is the tool you need in order to start leading an efficiently frugal life. In this book you will learn all about:* FrugalityWhat it means to be frugal? Why leading a frugal life can help you and your family? What is the importance of frugality in general?* MinimalismWhat does minimalism mean and differences between being minimalistic and being frugal?* Tips and tricks that actually work How to save money, time, fuel, food, energy and other resources the efficient way? How to change your attitude in order to start living the life you deserve?

Author : Chris Farrell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781608191697

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The New Frugality by Chris Farrell Pdf

As the recession deepens, with a downturn in spending, rise in defaulting mortgages and throttling of credit, a Go-Go economy has transitioned to a Uh-Oh economy. How did we get here and what does it mean for individuals and families? The New Frugality lays out how Americans have overspent-and offers a way out through consuming less and saving more-showing that living simply is not just living "cheaply." What is required is a paradigm shift. We need to learn to live more modestly by cutting back on spending, actually attempting to live within our means and increasing savings. Farrell outlines creative new ways of thinking that can help us to accomplish this, not just by reverting to earlier financial models, but by innovating new solutions that are appropriate to the times we live in. In some ways, The New Frugality is the fiscal equivalent of the green movement; and indeed, going green is also part of the project. In The New Frugality Farrell will show where the economy is going, how it will affect regular families, and how they can weather the storm.

Author : Zoe Morrison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1099777747

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Eco Thrifty Living by Zoe Morrison Pdf

Learn how to spend less, be kinder to the environment and go in the direction of your dreams! Back in 2011 I became a parent for the second time and wanted to quit my job and be a stay at home mum. We had just moved house and increased our mortgage, now had two children to look after and I preferred to buy costly eco-friendly and organic products. How was I going to be able cut my spending by enough money to quit my job and stick to my eco-friendly principles? The challenge was set and a year later I did quit my job to become a stay at home mum and blogger. I saved far more money than I ever could have imagined by being eco-friendly! In this book I share with you what I have learned over the years of saving money and the environment. There are lots of practical hints and tips, which overall will help you to: 1. Make the most of what you have2. Reduce your rubbish3. Save you money4. Unleash your creative side. Topics covered in the book include:1.Kitchen waste2.Stuff3.Sustainable fashion4.Cleaning5.Bathroom6.Entertainment7.Celebrations and special occasions8.Energy9.Getting fit10.Kids11.GardeningIf you think freeing up some cash could help improve your life, you care about the environment and you are ready to do things differently, then this is the book for you! Zoe Morrison is the author of award winning blog www.ecothriftyliving.com. She is regularly interviewed on BBC Radio and she has been featured in newspapers around the world.

Author : Clare Levison
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781601635334

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Frugal Isn't Cheap by Clare Levison Pdf

In Frugal Isn’t Cheap, Clare Levison serves up practical financial advice with a side of southern charm. Filled with real-life stories, it will challenge you to change the way you think about money. Her message is deceptively simple and clear: it’s cool to be smart about your money; it’s stylish to be sensible rather than overindulgent; financial stability is more glamorous than extravagance. But cut up the credit cards? No way. Levison prefers to promote responsibility rather than abstinence. She takes a realistic approach to personal finance that we can all live with, including: How to find and nurture your frugal side Why you don’t need to cut up your credit cards The simple formula for financial success The Savings Challenge, 20% The best ways to make large purchases

Author : Stephanie Ann
Publisher : Booklocker.com
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02
Category : Finance, Personal
ISBN : 0982529600

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The Cheap Diva's Guide to Frugal and Fabulous Living by Stephanie Ann Pdf

"The Cheap Diva's Guide to Frugal and Fabulous Living" offers plenty of fresh ideas on how to have fun and express a sense of style while spending less. The author offers practical money-saving strategies related to shopping, fashion, beauty, home dcor, and entertaining.

Author : Emrys Westacott
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781400883301

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The Wisdom of Frugality by Emrys Westacott Pdf

From Socrates to Thoreau, most philosophers, moralists, and religious leaders have seen frugality as a virtue and have associated simple living with wisdom, integrity, and happiness. But why? And are they right? Is a taste for luxury fundamentally misguided? If one has the means to be a spendthrift, is it foolish or reprehensible to be extravagant? In this book, Emrys Westacott examines why, for more than two millennia, so many philosophers and people with a reputation for wisdom have been advocating frugality and simple living as the key to the good life. He also looks at why most people have ignored them, but argues that, in a world facing environmental crisis, it may finally be time to listen to the advocates of a simpler way of life. The Wisdom of Frugality explores what simplicity means, why it's supposed to make us better and happier, and why, despite its benefits, it has always been such a hard sell. The book looks not only at the arguments in favor of living frugally and simply, but also at the case that can be made for luxury and extravagance, including the idea that modern economies require lots of getting and spending. A philosophically informed reflection rather than a polemic, The Wisdom of Frugality ultimately argues that we will be better off—as individuals and as a society—if we move away from the materialistic individualism that currently rules.

Author : Kath Kelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Consumer education
ISBN : 1906593124

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How I Lived a Year on Just a Pound a Day by Kath Kelly Pdf

Author : Serina Bird
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781760870560

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The Joyful Frugalista by Serina Bird Pdf

Who knew frugality could be so much fun? Australians are amongst the wealthiest people on the planet, but for some reason we don't like to think or talk about money. Once upon a time, thrift and frugality were celebrated as virtues - not anymore. When did 'frugal' become such a dirty word? It's time to reclaim it! When you respect and understand money, it almost magically transforms itself into something that grows exponentially. In The Joyful Frugalista, Money Magazine's Serina Bird shares myriad practical tips for saving money in small ways every day for a better, brighter future. Discover inside: *Ideas and resources for saving on everything from energy bills to weddings, clothing and eating out *Clever ways to cut down your waste *Tips for embracing the joy of minimalism *Ways to wring every drop of pleasure from the money you have *Challenges to help you live life better, including how to feed your family well on $50 per week. The Joyful Frugalista is the essential handbook to living frugally, mindfully and with real joy on any budget.