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Living Rich for Less: Create the Lifestyle You Want by Giving, Saving, and Spending Smart
by
Ellie Kay
You really can be rich in every way, every day.
So you want to own the home you love, make memories on wonderful vacations with family or friends, finance college educations, and help others too?
You can–starting here and now.
With lively humor, proven know-how, and practical principles for financial health, Living Rich for Less helps you stretch your dollars to realize the l...more
So you want to own the home you love, make memories on wonderful vacations with family or friends, finance college educations, and help others too?
You can–starting here and now.
With lively humor, proven know-how, and practical principles for financial health, Living Rich for Less helps you stretch your dollars to realize the l...more
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Published
December 16th 2008
by Random House Audio
(first published 2008)
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I actually slogged through and finished this book for one reason and one reason only: So I could give it a one-star review. I don't believe in reviewing books you haven't read (ahem), so I did.
AVOID, AVOID, AVOID.
I'm even embarrassed to admit that I read a book with a title like that, but I read a lot of personal finance books, and this was available at the library. The author has actually trademarked herself as America's Family Financial Expert (I don't know how to make tha...more
AVOID, AVOID, AVOID.
I'm even embarrassed to admit that I read a book with a title like that, but I read a lot of personal finance books, and this was available at the library. The author has actually trademarked herself as America's Family Financial Expert (I don't know how to make tha...more
I got this one at a used book fair, and after reading it, I let my daughter tear it to shreds rather than risk someone else reading it. There are some age-old tips and advice (donate 10%, save 10%, and live on 80%) but most of it is full of "yay us" anecdotes. Yay we gave an old car to an NGO. Yay we gave our dusty old furniture to people. The author's husband is retired from the Air Force, so they're going to receive pension income for the rest of their lives, so it's ok for them ...more
I found this book a little too simple. Being a Dave Ramsey follower, I knew many/most of the items before she reviewed them. Ellie is a good writer, but I would call this "Financial Light" for those who are maybe just started to get their financial house in order. I did, however, take away some websites that she offered for coupon codes and savings.
I like Ellie, but I couldn't finish this. I found the writing a bit juvenile and the practical tips too far and few between antidotes. If this is one of your first books on trying to live a more frugal lifestyle, it may be a winner, but for me, I turned it back into the library well ahead of my due date.
I picked this up for something different to read. You never know if you can pick up something you
didn't know. So, time is not lost if you learn something new. So, I can say I learned at least one
thing new, and reinforced some things I already knew.
didn't know. So, time is not lost if you learn something new. So, I can say I learned at least one
thing new, and reinforced some things I already knew.
Lil moneybags made saving money a profession. Give away the fist 10%, save the next 10%, and live wisely and well on the final 80%. Materialism comes with easy credit. Content makes poor men rich and discontent makes rich men poor. - Benjamin Franklin
This book said a lot of things I already knew (maybe that's why I liked it, an affirmation?), but I especially learned from and enjoyed the chapter on giving, on how tithing isn't just a religious concept, but a sound financial concept.
Great book for someone new to budgeting and saving - a lot of simple and great tips. But if this is something you've been interested in or working on for awhile, most everything you would read you most likely already know!
I read this book in 2 days. It is an easy read and full of great resources that offer awesome discounts and coupons!
Good info. Worth reading. Just not great.
This book said a lot of things I already knew.
332.02 Kay
This book shows how to make your current income work to its fullest for now and the future. I gave it 5 stars. I obviously like it and highly recommend it.
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After a reread, it gets three stars.
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After a reread, it gets three stars.
I'm listening to the audio version. The author has a great website for analyzing your budget.
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