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Bitches on a Budget: Sage Advice for Surviving Tough Times in Style

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I never heard of this author before, and really like her voice! Naughty, funny, and direct. Some sections remind you to do what you already knew... standard money-saving stuff, but it's all relayed in a fresh voice, which makes it fun to read (and makes me more likely to actually use the advice). Most of the book is original tips for living well on a budget, like specific products to try, good brands, places to buy stuff, info on how the retail world works, so you don't fall victim to their traps. Love it!!!

Cool. I wasn't sure what to expect but this is really funny. Hey, I'm not that old and so I don't get really uptight when people say politically incorrect things (love Colbert), so I love the idea of being a bitch. Anyway, this book is awesome. It's full of smart jokes and I really learned a lot. Like I never knew the way stores bought stuff and planned to mark them down or about the sample sale sites that are springing up all over the place online to buy high end at low price. And, since I'm in my first apartment the ideas about how to decorate are actually really helpful. Pamper the Bitch may be my favorite chapter---love the pet stuff. Anyway, I heard about this from a friend and downloaded it today, read it before she did (ha! beat her to it) and now I think everyone should buy it because it's just fun to read.

Seriously, if you are an average person needing real financial advice this book is not for you. If you need advice on negotiating plastic surgery, justification for splurging on "that hot new blouse", a how to on properly complaining at a restaurant to get free food, or a lesson in what it sounds like to have a high class potty mouth then this is the book for you.

I laughed on almost every page as I read this book. Hoffman's writing is witty, engaging and edgy. Her voice and tone are snarky and sharp. Not only did I laugh out loud while reading, but I also actually learned some pretty useful tips.

I agree with the previous reviewer -- Hoffman's advice is practical and easy to understand. Because of her tips, I can actually see real savings I will be able to make (without sacrificing any quality of life!).

Also, the book's a great gift. I already have ordered copies for all of my girlfriends.

I got this book for Christmas (Amazon is SLOW, it's been at my bookstore for almost a week). It's pretty funny (warning: soem of the jokes are raunchy!). The author has lots of practical hints that help you rethink the way you shop and generally get along. I found it pretty helpful. Travel, diet, decorating, finance, and make-up! it's all in there.

Note: This author also has a blog where she gives advice and comments on current events. As my mother used to say, "I like her sass."

This is the worst advice book I have ever purchased. Not only does she not really tell you ways to save money, she tell you to SPEND more money. Advice like getting a personal trainer and to go ahead and invest in Botox is useless if you are really on a budget. I am not sure who she was trying to help, but this book did nothing for me. If you are on a budget and really want to save money, don't buy this book. It was a waste of time!

Basic, down-to-earth advice on everything from how to score cheap show tickets to how to not get raked over the coals going out to eat. Nothing here you couldn't find with a well tuned internet search. The book just makes it easier and lays it all out in a one stop kind of way. The what to eat/what to cook info is just plain ole common sense. I did find a couple of useful tips in the way of suggested websites and a couple of good nuggets from her travel and shopping sections. She does possess some good insider knowledge in regard to the retail world. Not being a pet owner, I could have done without the chapter on Fido which is heavy on the dog with a little cat thrown in for good measure. The book is written with a certain pizzaz in the sense that we are all endlessly referred to as "bitches" which in the case of the reader is a kind of term of endearment. Hoffman even gets adjective-y with her bitch calling occasionaly referring to us as discerning bitches, cheapskate bitches, frugal bitches, bitchy bitches and the like.

This a good fun reading. Some of the suggestions are silly but for the most part, the tips are practical and doable. The author is not Suzie Orman but it's not meant to be that type of book.

This book was both funny and informative. It has something for everyone and will keep you laughing on every page. I finished it in one night! Hoffman's writing style is very conversational; you will feel like you are getting advice from your best friend!

This book is absolutely hilarious and practical! Loved every page and will read it over and over again!