Michele (luluinphilly) - , reviewed on 1/16/2008 + 367 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I was slightly disappointed by this book. It's really common sense. Aside from the "Life Energy" calculations, there was nothing new in this book. The 10 sure ways to save money are kind of "ho-hum." 1. Don't go shopping, 2. Live within your means, 3. Take care of what you have, 4. Wear it out, 5. Do it yourself, 6. Anticipate your needs, 7. Research value, quality, durability and multiple use, 8. Get it for less, 9. Buy it used, 10. Follow the nine steps of this program. Now that you see them all listed, it's obvious it's common sense. There's also "101 Sure Ways to Save Money," a list of tips on interest payments and financial charges, transportation costs, medical costs, living circumstances, sharing, shopping, vacations, entertaining and dating, hobbies, insurance, insurance, and gifts. Most of the tips and suggestions I already knew from the "Tightwad Gazette" and "Yankee Magazine's Living Well on a Shoestring." I would be upset if I actually spent money on this book!

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