| Description |
viii, 392 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
The frugal philosophy : the art of living (well) on less. Living and acting frugally ; The four keys to frugal living-- Frugal finances : building a foundation for the good life. Budget basics ; Getting out of debt ; Secrets of a debt-free life ; Do-it-yourself savings ; Trimming taxes and financial fees ; Finding money for education, retirement, and other large expenses ; Easy ways to increase your income-- Frugal living day-to-day : smart ways to lead a thrifty lifestyle. Saving on everyday household expenses ; Spending less on furniture ; Decorating on a budget ; Frugal lawn and garden care ; Spending less at the grocery store ; Preparing deliciously thrifty meals ; Saving on electronics and small appliances ; Cutting transportation costs ; Saving on cars, old and new ; Thrifty ways to dress well ; Spending less on hobbies and sports ; Cutting pet costs ; Reducing child care costs ; Spending less for quality health care ; Personal care for pennies ; Frugal ways to deal with financial emergencies-- Thriving frugally : living the good life for less. Frugal fun ; Celebrating on a budget ; Holidays and gift giving on a budget ; Thrifty travel and vacation ideas. |
| Subject |
Home economics.
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Consumer education.
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| Added Title |
Living well on a shoestring : 1,501 ingenious ways to spend less for what you need and have more for what you want |
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Yankee (Dublin, N.H.)
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| ISBN |
0965188949 (pbk.) |
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0899093809 (hardcover) |
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