The Complete Tightwad Gazette | Amy Dacyczyn | A little dated, but still a must for the serious...

The Complete Tightwad Gazette | Amy Dacyczyn | A Treasure Trove of Penny Pinching Ideas

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The Complete Tight...

	The Complete Tightwad Gazette Amy Dacyczyn Villard, 1998 - 959 pages average customer review:based on 218 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

A little dated, but still a must for the serious tightwad

By desire or by circumstances, you may need to do some heavy-duty belt-tightening. If so, I highly recommend this book. I re-read it at least once a year, and always find new things to try. The thing is, her ideas really work. We've cut our expenses a huge amount using ideas in the book.

Now, if you think it's too much trouble to hang laundry rather than use the dryer, or aren't willing to give up your prepared foods, or must have a new car every four years, or aren't willing to wear yard-sale or thrift-store clothing, this book won't help you a damn bit. However, if you're facing a desperate situation, and need to cut costs to the bone just to survive, and you have an open mind, then this book will show you how to survive, maybe even thrive.

One of the best things about this book is that she ties together the benefits of living with less stuff, not only for your financial health, but also because it produces less garbage/stuff sent to the landfill. She promotes responsible living that includes recycling and reusing items. Plus, she points out that such a way of life should empower you, not make you feel deprived. I hate the word "empower," but that's exactly how I feel when I read this book--I feel in control of my financial future, and also feel quite positive about it, and I do not feel deprived.

My husband and I are likely facing a forced early retirement, so we need to cut our expenses as far back as we can, to make it on our savings and investments (and possibly, jobs at Wal-mart) until we're both old enough for Social Security and Medicare. This book is my go-to financial survival guide. God bless you, Amy Dacyczyn!

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A Treasure Trove of Penny Pinching Ideas

I heartily recommend this book to anyone who is looking for ideas to spend less, save more, and to make the most of what you have (including time with family.) The Dacyczyn's creativity in finding ways to do all three is inspiring. While much of the book is geared to single-family-home dwellers (such as gardening and hanging laundry in your backyard), many of the ideas in this book work equally well for both those who live on country farms or metropolitan apartments.

What's more is Amy gives the reader a "jumping off point" to kick start your own imagination into looking at things a different way. Don't want to forgo all meat just to save money? Have ethnic vegetarian dinners just twice a week and save money while expanding your culinary horizons. Need a nice gift for a neighbor or friend, but you're broke? Offer up a special skill. Rainy day and the kids are bored with their "old" toys? Whip up some cheap, homemade toys with stuff you probably already have on hand!

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Tightwad Gazette

I originally purchased this book, Tightwad Gazette, in 2001 as a way to make ends meet after starting a family. I completly love it, and do not loan it out. I just recently purchased this book only from Amazon.com for my dad, who was borrowing my copy as a way to prepare for his coming retirement. My decision to purchase his own copy was due to the fact that he was finding many valueable tools in the book. Therefore, I thought that him having his own copy to reference would be a great gift and a way to get my copy back. :)

The Complete Tightwad Gazette

This was a gift to my daughter. She couldn't put the book down for all of the wonderful suggestions on how to save money. I am sure she would highly recommend this book!

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Some great info for anyone in this book.

I am looking to cut the budget WAY back so that I can be a stay-home mom. The most useful information is how to save on the food budget. Some of the non-food savings ideas are beyond what I am interested in, but what an eye-opener to the possibilities! Fun book, and very useful.

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