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The Complete Cheapskate: How to Break Free of Money Worries Forever, without Sacrificing Your Quality of Life
The Complete Cheapskate How to Break Free of Money Worries Forever without Sacrificing Your Quality of Life
Author: Mary Hunt
ISBN-13: 9781561795208
ISBN-10: 1561795208
Publication Date: 1997
Pages: 194
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 18 ratings
Publisher: Focus on the Family
Book Type: Paperback
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luluinphilly avatar reviewed The Complete Cheapskate: How to Break Free of Money Worries Forever, without Sacrificing Your Quality of Life on + 367 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I was looking forward to reading this book and learning new tips. Out of 154 pages, I got 8 tips - 4 of them from Mary and the other 4 from regular folks. What I didn't "like" about this book was the religious overtones. There was an entire chapter on "The Principle of Giving" or how to "expose yourself to supernatural intervention." Or tithing, giving to God, a religious organization, etc. Plus, the quiz to see if you're a good money makeover candidate wasn't effective. Out of 25 questions, if you answered yes to "three or fewer statements, you are probably okay for now, but you should consider this a warning sign. Unless you change your ways, problems do lie ahead for you." I answered yes to the following question - I worry about money quite a bit. Doesn't everyone? I do have savings to cover at least 6 months of unemployment, I do invest 15% of my income into a retirement account, I do pay my bills on time. I just feel, especially in today's economy, a little apprehensive about the situation. Good for a trade but I would really consider taking Mary up on her money-back guarantee. Unfortunately, no receipt!
reviewed The Complete Cheapskate: How to Break Free of Money Worries Forever, without Sacrificing Your Quality of Life on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Mary Hunt is great!
reviewed The Complete Cheapskate: How to Break Free of Money Worries Forever, without Sacrificing Your Quality of Life on + 209 more book reviews
This book has some very useful tips for being frugal without depriving yourself and family
reviewed The Complete Cheapskate: How to Break Free of Money Worries Forever, without Sacrificing Your Quality of Life on + 18 more book reviews
Do you want to learn how to live well on less? Mary Hunt shows readers how to save dollars & get more for the money! Learn from the ultimate cheapskate!

A great gift for someone who's lost a job or a home in the Great Recession.
reviewed The Complete Cheapskate: How to Break Free of Money Worries Forever, without Sacrificing Your Quality of Life on
its a good book