Saving Money Any Way You Can: How to Become a Frugal Family [Unknown Binding]

Mike Yorkey (Author)

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Product Description

They say that money doesn't grow on trees, but tell that to the super shoppers in this book. Full of advice and engaging stories from consumers just like you, Saving Money-Any Way You Can takes the mystery out of s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g your dollars.

Product Details

• Unknown Binding: 319 pages
• Publisher: Vine Books (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892838647
• ISBN-13: 978-0892838646
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,217,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A frugality book written for mainstream America...., October 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Saving Money Any Way You Can: How to Become a Frugal Family

I think so often we old-timers in the frugality movement get so used to our frugal ways, we forget how "odd" and "weird" the choices we make can seem to others who are still caught up in the buy/spend/buy mentality. Yorkey's book offers an approach that won't shock any readers who may be new to the idea of living frugally ("What?!! You want me to NOT buy my kids designer jeans?? How SHOCKING!"). Of course, most people aren't that extreme, but I think this is a really good book for newbies to frugal living, or as a gift to give to your non-frugal friends who are starting to wonder how to cut back a little here and there without sacrificing their middle-class "sensibilities." Yorkey is a religious man (I believe he works for, or used to work for, Focus on the Family), so there is some emphasis on the spiritual aspect of living frugally. But I think most readers won't be too offended by his treatment of the topic (unless they're adamantly set against any passing mention of topics such as prayer, etc.). All in all, I found it a worthwhile book to read and I'm glad I have it on my shelf to lend to friends just starting down the path to a frugal life.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spend less and enjoy more!, May 18, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Saving Money Any Way You Can: How to Become a Frugal Family

Many families are living on limited budgets today---whether due to stagnant wages, corporate lay-offs or choosing to live on one income to have a parent home full-time with young children. This book offers practical ideas to stretch the family paycheck. The suggestions make sense and they work! Easy-to-read and practical, this book belongs on the shelf of every frugal (or frugal-wanna-be) family.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Excellent advice if you live in the United States, August 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Saving Money Any Way You Can: How to Become a Frugal Family

I enjoyed some of the information, but I had been spoiled by reading The Tightwad Gazette first, mostly because her information is excellent no matter where you live, whereas Mike Yorkey's information is mostly directed to American stores. That I found very disappointing. This book was good, but I enjoyed The Tightwad Gazette (III) much better, mostly because I am a stay at home mom and was interested in the advice Amy had to offer. If you live in the States, and can take advantage of his information on store sales, then you will find this helpful. If you live anywhere else, save your money and get the Tightwad Gazette. He also gave tips on where to eat in restaurants to save money, but if you are truly trying to be frugal, restaurants are not an option. Again, not a lot of info on the home itself, a lot on insurance, investing, travel, medicare,coupons and warehouse clubs(in the U.S.)