Frugal Living for Dummies
by Deborah Taylor-Hough
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Book Reviews of Frugal Living for Dummies
Book Review: Debi does it again!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow what a triumph, frugal living for dummies delivers common sense ideas that everyone could employ in their own lives.It allows you to pick and choose the bits that suit your situation and bypass any that are not applicable to your own circumstances,thus giving a flexible approach to the idea of saving money whilst living life to the full, without a sense of restriction or a feeling of doing without.The book takes you step by step through the mine field of eliminating credit card debt and the like to show us a new life without the constant worry of mounting obligations that can not be met each month.For me this was truly an inspiring read and in my opinion worthy of a place on anyone's book shelf who wants to be free of the constraints of monthly out goings which exceed their income.
Remember a tight budget does not mean living without any luxuries
just prioritising the money available to be able to live life to the full within your own means.
Book Review: Perfect intro to frugality basics
Summary: 5 Stars
I turn to Dummies books when I want a lighthearted, basic intro to topics I know nothing about. Like other Dummies books, Frugal Living for Dummies is written for beginners, for newbies, for people not afraid to laugh at themselves or jokingly admit they are sort of a dummy when it comes to the subject matter of the book. This book is not directed at an audience of black-belt frugal folk. It is a humorous, basic intro for people new to the practical steps of living well on limited means. If you have never worried about tightening your budget belt before but have unexpectedly found yourself drowning in one of these scenarios (losing a job, deciding to have a stay-at-home parent, recovering from exessive debt, struggling to survive after a messy divorce), then this book would probably be the perfect life-line. I think it would also make a good gift from a frugal person to their spendthrift friends. It is arranged in topical, easy-to-use chapters.Book Review: This is a stupid book
Summary: 1 Stars
This book has ideas such as play a board game with your family instead of going out, cancel cable, do anything that is free, not frugal, and then has the gall to give you tips on eating at a fancy restaurant (go during off hours). There is a difference between being frugal and being a MISER! That is why they call it miser. Being Frugal is a state in which one is conscious of his/her expenses and gets the best quality that their money can buy, be it Target or Saks, because of the longterm investment. This book is about either not having any money in the first place and having to survive, or having a whole bunch of money but wanting to take it with you. It describes no method, nor does it give any kind of roadmap to where frugal living will get you. It should either be called "For Dummiest dummies" or "Existing for Dummies." If you do not believe me, go to the library and borrow it.Book Review: Disappointing.
Summary: 1 Stars
Like many "for dummies" guides, this book lacks the specifity that readers of this genre want. The advice is either too obvious (turn down your thermostat, get generic prescription drugs, shop at second-hand stores, etc.--the "planned leftover ideas" on page 80 seems like a joke!), too general, or seem like re-hashed ideas from other books. There is also no explanation of how much you can save by implementing each idea--some people may not want to change their habits too save a few pennies, and others may be shocked at just how expensive cold cereal is compared to other options, for example. None of that is found in this book. The book also lacks any philosophy, ideology or principle (such as advocacy of living simply, rejection of consumerism, etc.) and therefore fails to inspire. Years ago I read the "Tightwad Gazette" and based on my recollection, would recommend it over this book strongly.Book Review: ONE OF DEBORAH TAYLOR HOUGH'S BEST BOOKS!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is absolutely, hands down one of Deborah Taylor Hough's best books. It is not just a run of the mill book on frugal living. It definitely surpasses ones that have been written recently. I have found "new" ways to save money in this book. Books written recently seem to just "go over" what others have written, but Deborah covers more facets of frugal living. This one is definitely a keeper in my frugal library. This would be a perfect gift for a couple just starting out, or a college graduate. Or for anyone that just wants to learn how to save more money, which in these times is essential. But, don't stop at this book of Deborah Taylor Hough's, read her others, such as Frozen Assets which is defintely a time saving book as well as a frugal book to keep you from ordering out on busy day!!!! Thanks Deborah for writing a great book!!!!!