Everyday Cheapskate: Frugal Tips for Everyday Living

Everyday Cheapskate: Frugal Tips for Everyday Living
Author: Mary Hunt
Publisher: Creators Publishing
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2022-06-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1949673669

From household tips to money saving strategies, Mary Hunt shares her secrets with her readers in an attempt to make guilt-free living a little bit easier and a little bit more fun! Each column answers readers' questions and includes a recipe of sorts -- whether it be for a homemade cleaning solution or a dessert to reward yourself with once your work is done.

Everyday Cheapskate's Greatest Tips

Everyday Cheapskate's Greatest Tips
Author: Mary Hunt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2005
Genre: Consumer credit
ISBN: 9780739452394

From Mary Hunt comes a collection of tips on saving money and time in the areas of home, auto, travel, clothing, cooking, shopping, finance, kitchen, gifts, special occasions, kids, yard and garden, laundry, health, organizing and more. It contains sound advice for getting out of debt, managing money, curbing spending, finding creative solutions, and bringing dignity to the art of living below your means.

Debt-Proof Living

Debt-Proof Living
Author: Mary Hunt
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-08-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780800721459

Mortgages, credit card balances, student loans, car loans, and home improvement loans have become a way of life for the majority of us. And debt is putting not only our present at risk as we live paycheck to paycheck, but our futures in jeopardy as shockingly few of us have enough put away for retirement. Personal financial expert Mary Hunt wants readers to embrace the radical but simple truth that they don't need more credit or more stuff--that they can live their lives debt-free. In her classic book Debt-Proof Living, Mary reveals the secrets to getting out of debt and staying out of debt for the rest of your life. At no time in history has this liberating approach to a no-debt lifestyle been more desperately needed. Those who have been struggling to pay the bills or feel like they just can't make their finances work without taking on debt need this book. It can change their lives.

Little House Living

Little House Living
Author: Merissa A. Alink
Publisher: Gallery Books
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 198217899X

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.

The Cheapskate Next Door

The Cheapskate Next Door
Author: Jeff Yeager
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2010-06-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0767931327

America’s Ultimate Cheapskate is back with all new secrets for how to live happily below your means, á la cheapskate. For The Cheapskate Next Door, Jeff Yeager tapped his bargain-basement-brain-trust, hitting the road to interview and survey hundreds of his fellow cheapskates to divulge their secrets for living the good life on less. Jeff reveals the 16 key attitudes about money – and life – that allow the cheapskates next door to live happy, comfortable, debt-free lives while spending only a fraction of what most Americans spend. Their strategies will change your way of thinking about money and debunk some of life’s biggest money myths. For example, you’ll learn: how to cut your food bill in half and eat healthier as a result; how your kids can get a college education without ever borrowing a dime; how to let the other guy pay for deprecation by learning the secrets of buying used, not abused; how you can save serious money by negotiating and bartering; and how – if you know where to look – there’s free stuff and free fun all around you. The Cheapskate Next Door also features dozens of original “Cheap Shots” – quick, money saving tips that could save you more than $25,000 in a single year! Cheap Shots give you the inside scoop on: -- How to save hundreds on kids’ toys; -- What inexpensive old-fashioned kitchen appliance can save you more than $200 a year; -- How you can travel the world without ever having to pay for lodging; -- What single driving tip can save you $30,000 during your lifetime; -- Even how to save up to 40% on fine wines (and we’re not talking about the kind that comes in a box). From simple money saving tips to truly life changing financial strategies, the cheapskates next door know that the key to financial freedom and enjoying life more is not how much you earn, but how much you spend.

Debt-proof Living

Debt-proof Living
Author: Mary Hunt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-10
Genre: Consumer credit
ISBN: 9780976079118

The author "will convince you with her trademark warmth and humor that it is possible to live a rich fulfilling life without consumer debt-and she'll show you exactly how to do it."--Cover.

Live Your Life for Half the Price

Live Your Life for Half the Price
Author: Mary Hunt
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2015-08-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1441223479

"It's the money you don't spend that ultimately gives you the freedom to live the life you love!" You work hard for your money. You know you should save some, but it seems like every month something comes up that sets back your best laid plans. If you're tired of working hard just to get by, this user-friendly guide shows you that you can slash the cost of nearly everything you need without sacrificing joy and quality of life. Mary Hunt shows you how to get off the monthly money roller coaster. She offers the specific techniques, resources, and motivation you need to keep more of your money every month, including •finding money you didn't know you had •cutting your grocery bill by 50% •controlling the mother of all budget-busters •avoiding fees •paying off your mortgage •saving on bills •preparing for disaster •paying less for your dream car •planning family vacations •and more It's time to start saving, giving, and finally making financial progress, and with humor and compassion, Mary Hunt is leading the way!

Be CentsAble

Be CentsAble
Author: Chrissy Pate
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2010-03-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1101222875

As seen on Good Morning America and successfully adopted by thousands of subscribers, this easy-to-use system will help slash any household budget Now more than ever, people are desperate to save money without scrimping on every little purchase or sacrificing their lifestyle. Like most Americans, stay-at-home moms Chrissy Pate and Kristin McKee spent the lion's share of their budgets on what they assumed to be static costs such as groceries and utilities. But when using traditional couponing and cheapskate guides didn't help their budgets shrink by a dime, Pate and McKee decided to come up with their own way to save. Within a few months, their household expenses dropped by more than half-from spending $800 each per month to less than $350! only a few years after developing their "be centsable" system, Pate and McKee have helped thousands of subscribers save money without spending hours finding and cutting coupons, or giving up "extras" like travel and entertainment. In this prescriptive guide, these authors show how anyone can save thousands of dollars on cleaning supplies, pet care, toys, travel, and most importantly, groceries-without giving up healthy foods, favorite products, or the occasional splurge.

The Complete Tightwad Gazette

The Complete Tightwad Gazette
Author: Amy Dacyczyn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 959
Release: 1998
Genre: Consumer education
ISBN: 9780739404393

Shows how to save money by recycling, shopping for bargains, and finding less-expensive alternatives to store-bought foods and products.

How to Retire the Cheapskate Way

How to Retire the Cheapskate Way
Author: Jeff Yeager
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0307956423

Unlike most retirement planning and lifestyle books that focus on investing – or at the other end of the spectrum, on how to get the senior discount on a Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny’s – this new book from Jeff Yeager, America’s favorite cheapskate, makes the compelling case that you can have a joyous, worry-free retirement by merely spending smart and focusing on what you truly want and expect out of retirement. Combining Yeager’s loveable humor and offbeat anecdotes that have garnered him an ever-growing fan base, How to Retire the Cheapskate Way shares with readers hundreds of retirement secrets and tips, including: ·How to Simple-size Your Way to a Better Retirement ·The 20 Secret Cheapskate Principles for Retiring Comfortably on Less...Maybe Even on Social Security Alone ·How to Survive the Medical Maelstrom (without resorting to DIY surgery at home) ·Plus Dozens of Fun Ways to Both Earn a Little Extra Income During Retirement and Painlessly Cut Your Expenses Yeager, who serves as the official “Savings Expert” for AARP and its 40+ million members, weaves together both everyday practical tips and life-changing financial strategies with the real life stories of frugal retirees as well as people of all ages who are working toward a better, earlier, happier retirement The Cheapskate Way.