The Little Book of Big Savings: 351 Practical Ways to Save Money Now

by Ellie Kay

Book Overview

Be richer by this time tomorrow Every month you spend money in twelve major categories. And at the end of each month, you scratch your head and wonder, Where did it all go? In The Little Book of Big... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030745861X
• ISBN13: 9780307458612
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Waterbrook Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Easy Read - Lots of Info/Resources

Perhaps the most helpful part of the book is the back page (198) with an actual 10/10/80 spending plan budget form. The form gave me the power to see what areas I am overspending and where I am underspending in having a balanced financial life and financial plan. The good news is that I am pretty much in check with a realistic financial plan but showed me that I do have room for charitable contributions (also tax savings ones) and can probably up my savings plan after I tackle the existing debt that I have. Kay's book tackles alot of common sense ways to earn/save more money but I've found that common sense isn't always common. The book is worth the price, especially bought used (and then imagine donating for more tax savings?). You don't have to live like the Amish in order to save a few bucks here and there and Ellie Kay outlines some product endorsements but backs them up with testimonials of the quality. Sometimes quality brands are worthwhile while other times they are not. It makes more sense to pay 25 cents more for a certain spaghetti sauce than to worry about that coupon for a brand you hate (btw resources in the book show how to donate expired coupons to military bases to help families get more for their money... gonna look into that). I can't say that I learn a whole lot of new things but the book does reenforce good spending/saving habits. I think it's a 5 star book because I have wasted my time reading others with less information to share. Books, like movies or brands of cars, are subject to your opinions, not mine. If you do like this kind of practical information make your own decision and post your reviews. I got my time and money (library = free) out of this book. You probably won't adopt all 351 practical ways to save money in your budget/life but even 10-12 may make a difference to your family. Check out the 10/10/80 plan to put yourself in charge instead of putting yourself in debt. The book, published in 2009, is contemporary enough that it addresses the current recession. It's time to write a check to my credit card company to pay just a few bucks more than my minimum!!!

good book

My wife loves the book. I bought it for a financial class I'm leading and the students like it too

Savings

Easy to read, and filled with practical ways to save money. Many I never thought of.