by Mary M. Hunt
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Readers receive tips, resources and techniques for half-price living. Financial well-being is not measured by one's income. It's the money you don't spend that gives you freedom to live the life you love.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Amazing book, 2008-04-07
I was given this book as a gift. It has many wonderful suggestions in it for everyday living. It's not like other books that just talk about concepts for saving money; it tells you ACTUAL THINGS TO DO to save money, with directions and shortcuts. I bought a copy for a friend from amazon.com and may order more later. Dynamic book!
5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
 Not impressed, 2007-11-20
This book is basically a regurgitation of 3 or 4 other frugality books on the market, but nowhere near as good. All of her good tips are common sense; the book seems to be written for status-seeking people who have never even thought of saving money before.
She advises making price lists and coupon-clipping, and then admits that she doesn't do it herself because she doesn't have the patience or mathematical and organizational skills. She doesn't even mention the concept of buying generic, just how to get deals to maintain your sold-out branded image to the corporations.
What are her skills? Well, throughout the book she's really good at plugging financial planning websites that charge monthly fees (and we're trying to save money here?).
She gives a long, drawn-out plan for trading in cars until you trade up to a new one, and you keep paying the savings to yourself to save up for the next upgrade. Why not advocate driving a decent used car and keep the money as real savings for the future, emergencies, etc.?
She says to spend within 80% of your income, save 10%, and give 10% to charity. 10%??? Now, I'm not saying stingy is good (I currently give 2% of my income to charity), but at 10%, that could be a good payment on a high-interest credit card. Yah, she tells you to pay your bills, but then gives no advice on how to do that when you're spending 80% and giving 10% away. As far as I'm concerned, if I'm in debt, the money isn't really mine- it belongs to my creditors. So, who am I to give away over $100/month of their money to charity? I suppose if you make a 6-figure income, you could manage to do that and still pay down your bills. (and still buy brand names and new cars).
There is nothing new or enlightening in this book. Mary Hunt is a spoiled housewife who's husband supported her with a generous salary, and she drove cars like new BMWs, and had to have the best (read:most expensive and image-shallow) of everything. She finally learned to reel in her compulsion and find a few thrifty ways to still get everything brand-name she wants, and having read a few books she repeats tips from, she thinks that makes her a professional. Here's a good tip on saving money: don't waste it on this book. Instead, get "Your Money Or Your Life." Though it's a bit outdated on the purchase info., the principles are timeless and it will change your life.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Mary Hunt does it again!, 2007-08-16
This book is definitely worth buying. It is loaded with good information and has pages and pages of specific references (particularly cyber for those who love to spend time on computer). I had taken it from the library and liked it so much that I felt it needed to be a permanent part of my library. Thanks, Amazon!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 Life your Life Review, 2007-08-13
Bought this book look for a few financial tidbits we might be missing and there was probably enough to make it worthwhile. A lot of basics and tried and true methods are repeated in this book and just reemphasize that we are doing things 'right.' I like repeating these to my kids as we travel. If we are willing to do a little more work, could save a bit more money with some of her suggestions. I also have to chuckle at the repeated sales pitches in the book for newsletters and templates to help you save money...Overall, a good quick read that can save you some dough.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
good advice, 2007-08-07
This is a great book to those new to frugal living and has a few hints for the "oldtimers".
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