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Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier and Healthier for Less [Paperback]

Leah Ingram
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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Book Description

January 18, 2010

Many people know one or two things they can do to save money, like cutting back on vacations and meals out, but beyond that, they're stumped. When they look at their current lifestyle, they have no idea where they can trim the fat without sacrificing their quality of life.

That's exactly what this guide will do. It will help you identify small, painless changes you can make to your daily habits that can add up to big savings--while bringing you closer as a family. By grouping these money-saving tips into a room of the house or errand on a to-do list, you can immediately put your suddenly frugal plan into action--and instantly begin saving money.

By pinpointing the dollar amount associated with each cost-saving step, financial whiz and mom Leah Ingram will inspire you to embrace--and enjoy--your new frugality.


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About the Author

Leah Ingram (New Hope, PA) is the author of several lifestyle books and hundreds of newspaper, magazine, and web articles. She has written for USA Weekend, Parade, and Woman?s Day, and has been featured on the cover of BusinessWeek and on The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. Her blog, SuddenlyFrugal.wordpress.com, averages 30,000 page views a month.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Adams Media; Original edition (January 18, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1440501823
  • ISBN-13: 978-1440501821
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #301,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book if really good if you are starting out wanting to be frugal. SIeloff2003  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
It was very informative. Lisa C. Mann  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of useful websites January 20, 2010
Format:Paperback
It's so nice to see frugality becoming acceptable in our society. I am about halfway through this book and it is full of helpful information. The websites are fantastic and this author has done her research. However, if you have ever read the 'Tightwad Gazzette' books by Amy Dacyczyn, you will be disappointed in the author's claim to save you $25,000.00. There isn't so much new information on how to save money, but updated information with the websites being the highlight of the book. This book is well-organized and the author practices what she preaches. It's nice to see her transformation from being a spendthrift to her newly-found frugal way of life. This book is an enjoyable read and, having been a tightwad for many many years, I found this book reenergizing.
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Suddenly Frugal March 11, 2010
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After retiring suddenly from my job and learning to live on just one income I absolutely love this book. One of my favorite tips I already adapted before reading it.....learn to love cooking at home again and the tip of planning ahead is right on. Also the microfiber cloths which I buy in the auto care department of walmart. I hardly ever buy a paper towel anymore. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who needs the "nudge" to save and keep more of their money. Using up your items before buying new like our parents did is also a good one.I use a lipstick brush to use up all the lipstick in the tube and can't believe how much is wasted.I love the term "conspicuous consumption". I have only just begun to read it and can't wait to get all the way through and check out all the excellent tips and websites. Thanks for writing this book and sharing with us all you have learned. This book deserves way more than five stars!!!!
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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Suddenly Frugal? June 2, 2010
Format:Paperback
As a whole, the book is not bad. Most of the information is readily available for free on the internet but it is nice to have it in one place. I do think BeCentsAble is a better book but this one is fine. That said, I do find it hard to believe she was suddenly frugal. I understand the author wanted to get out of debt and save money but when she suggested in chapter 3 that I use the water from my dehumidifier to "flush" my toilets, Ms. Ingram lost a lot of credibility with me. If she is that broke, or cheap, I suggest she move to home with a septic system so she does not have to purchase water. Just my thoughts.

UPDATE: The author contacted me and was very nice and had a great sense of humor about my blog post on her book so in all fairness, I wanted to let you all know. She did say the dehumidifier was needed and she frequently used the water for her plants. That makes her seem much more level headed about the whole thing, so I am glad I got to hear from her.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
This book gives you plenty of ideas to help you save money. It was very informative. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to save money.
Published 29 days ago by Lisa C. Mann
4.0 out of 5 stars Suddenly Frugal
Our lives are full of opportunities for insight & inspiration - we simply need to be open to them. Author Leah Ingram & her family found themselves in deep debt. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Victoria Klein
3.0 out of 5 stars Rather ordinary compared with other books like this that I bought...
This book didn't explore much the word "suddenly" in the title. I thought I'd get some insights into what to do about suddenly needing to greatly lower my spending habits,... Read more
Published 3 months ago by David Van Syoc
3.0 out of 5 stars Best for Families and Homeowners
As someone who is already frugal, I was appreciative of some of the new things I picked up on in this book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by T.J.
5.0 out of 5 stars A solid start
I've read just about every book out there on frugal living it seems, so I didn't expect to find a lot of "new" ideas in this book, but was hoping to reinforce my resolve to be... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Melissa
3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing surprising
Some good ideas for a new-to-running-a-household individual. For someone who has already been around the block, this book won't astound you. Read more
Published 11 months ago by dmb4500
4.0 out of 5 stars Had some new knowledge and good advice.
This book had some great money saving ideas in it and some I was already aware of from past information I actively gathered. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Jones
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for Single City-Dwelling Males
Recently made jobless and seeking new ways of saving money and cutting back, at first, I was intimidated by this book. Read more
Published 18 months ago by G. Charles Steiner
5.0 out of 5 stars Frugal
Great book, quick easy read, lots of easy to adopt ideas. I have suggested this book to my friends and family. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jen51
4.0 out of 5 stars Suddenly Frugal
This book if really good if you are starting out wanting to be frugal. I have read several books already and this one just went over everything I had already read. Read more
Published 20 months ago by SIeloff2003
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