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Best of the Cheapskate Monthly: Simple Tips For Living Lean In The Nineties (Debt-Proof Living)

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I bought this book along with Mary Hunt's "The Complete Cheapskate." Over half of "Best Of Cheapskate Monthly" is in "The Complete Cheapskate." What a shock. Here I am reading this book thinking it all sounded familar. That was because Ms. Hunt took part of one book and slapped it into another. I feel very cheated. Do yourselves a favor, buy one or the other of the two titles-NOT BOTH!

While this book is acceptable, like other reviewers I found it a bit over-emotional and feel Amy Dacyzycn's tightwad books are MUCH better. This reads a bit like a Heloise book, lots of scattered tips, some are good, some are obvious. Half the book is spent talking about credit cards. Yes, credit cards can be evil, but it all depends on the person using them. Overall, I was not very impressed with this book, and I'm glad I got it out of the library.

Mary Hunt's books are good for the beginner. This is a rehash of her other book as the last person wrote, so only purchase one. If you want every possible option there is to save money, read the Tightwad Gazette 1-3.

I read this book and like the other people who made reviews, I found that too many chapters were taken up with credit card advice. I also didn't particularly like the format of the book. You had to read chapters upon chapters to find any useful information rather than in point format. Some of the information was useful, but I think Miserly Moms and The Tightwad Gazette's are much better.

Although some of Mary Hunt's work is OK for people who have a major problem with credit card debt, most of her suggestions are obvious and not terribly insightful. Tightwad Gazette is far more practical, and much less padded with silly emotionalism.

This was very motivating way for me to save money. I recently gave my copy to my sister. I've read the book several times and book marked interesting household tips.

This book includes a lot of tips for managing your finances. I especially liked the way she handles the "allowance" issue with her kids. The book reminds us that materialism doesn't provide joy, and may eventually give us lots of grief! The book also has a lot of humor in it, too, so you don't feel so totally depressed when you look at your own financial situation.

I have to admit, I don't understand the other reviews, but then again I'm not into dumpster diving or making things from dryer lint. I'm looking for advice from someone who's been there and done that! Mary Hunt is that person. Her slogan of "Bringing Dignity to the Art of Living Within Your Means" says it best. I loved this book, and her updated and combined book "Complete Cheapskate" brings us into the new century!