America S Cheapest Family Gets You Right On The Money

Do you have too much month at the end of your money? Is your credit card screaming for relief? Are you tired of robbing Peter to pay Paul . . . whoever they are? Meet Steve and Annette Economides. They’ve been called cheapskates, thriftaholics, and tightwads, but in these tough economic times, Steve and Annette have managed to feed their family of seven on just $350 per month, pay off their first house in nine years and purchase a second, larger home, buy cars with cash, take wonderful vacations, and put money in savings. Without degrees in finance or six-figure salaries, Steve and Annette have created a comfortable, debt-free life for themselves and their children. In America’s Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money, they show you how they did it- and how you can do it too. Steve and Annette share many down-to-earth principles and the simple spending plan that they have used since 1982. They have taught this economizing lifestyle to thousands of people worldwide through seminars and their newsletter, and they include lots of real-life stories to make you feel as if you’re having your own private coaching session. Not only will you find solutions to your financial dilemmas, you’ll also discover a whole new way of life. You don’t need to be a CPA or a math wizard to learn their revolutionary system, which will teach you: - hundreds of ways to save money on everyday household expenses, including groceries, clothing, and health care - how to save in advance for major purchases such as homes, cars, and vacations - how to stop living paycheck to paycheck - how to eliminate debt . . . forever! America’s Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money puts meeting your financial goals- and living well at the same time- in reach for every family.

You Can Save Thousands a Year on Your Grocery Bill Without Cutting Coupons Imagine grocery shopping once-a-week or less, eating healthier, and having more free time—all while saving money. Sound too good to be true? For the Economides family, it’s a reality, and it can be yours too. What could the average family do with an extra $3,000 a year? America’s Cheapest Family® shows you strategies, tips, tools, and tricks in Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half, so you can achieve huge savings year after year. It’s a fact, the Economides say, saving money on groceries is one of the quickest ways to start making a positive difference in your family’s financial future. And these tips and strategies can work whether you’re shopping for seven or for one. Spend less time shopping and cooking Get more bang for your grocery buck Plan meals for picky eaters and busy schedules Discover kitchen tools that streamline meal preparations Learn many ways to eat out or eat in and save big Turn your freezer into a money-making machine Endorsements: "Many people think that it's impossible to reduce your grocery bill by 50%. But you can. Steve and Annette Economides provide step-by-step instructions in "Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half." Tools that are practical and easy to follow. No special shopping or cooking skills required. Anyone can see a surprising reduction in their grocery budget if they follow the Economides' methods. And, best of all, the savings begin right away. You don't need to finish the whole book to benefit. You'll find money-saving ideas that you can put to use in the first chapter, and every chapter thereafter. Normally I advise people to check books out of the library and save the cost of the book. But this is one do-it-yourself guide to lower grocery bills that you'll want to have on your bookshelf or kitchen countertop." Gary Foreman, Publisher, The DollarStretcher.com “If you are eager to save on groceries, but don't always have the time to clip coupons, this book is for you! It’s perfect if you're interested in more ways to cut costs, reduce waste, and get organized. This is an awesome book for the novice or the skilled cook.” Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper—editors of LivingOnADime.com and authors of “Dining On A Dime Cookbook” “I've known Steve and Annette for several years and they definitely live what they believe. If you're serious about spending less money at the grocery store, this book offers some practical ways to achieve your goal. When it comes to stretching your dollar, I know of no one with more experience than Steve and Annette.” JJ Heller—Singer/Songwriter

The system will show you how to teach your children to manage money and have a good attitude while they're learning to earn, budget, and spend wisely.

Encourages thrift behaviors including planting a garden, cooking at home, cutting one's own hair, exercising with a gym membership, and avoiding or repaying credit card debt.

When Amy Clark and her husband found themselves in unexpected financial trouble right before the birth of their first child, they quickly learned the importance of smart budgeting and making a little money go a long way. In this book, Amy offers up a clever lifestyle plan that is long on creativity and short on cost to help you achieve a peaceful, thrifty home and a loving, happy family: • Set a reasonable budget and stick to it • Save half price or more on nearly everything • Cook delicious, frugal meals for any size family, and save money by making your own easy salad dressing, barbecue sauce, and homemade mixes • Manage an organized, clean house without spending valuable time and money • Create traditions and family occasions kids will remember forever—without breaking the bank You’ll be inspired by a wealth of smart and creative ideas for families living on a budget and a guide for everyone who finds themselves challenged to juggle all the roles that come with parenting. Amy gives you the tools, the guidance, and the inspiration you need to run your own household with wisdom, wit, love, and style.

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

Discover Money Management Strategies That Can Save You Thousands of Dollars Each Year Effortless Savings is the ultimate guidebook to saving money without sacrifice. Perfect for readers of any income level or household size, it contains hundreds of painless suggestions that will make saving money easy and manageable. Richard gives step-by-step instructions to help you: Shrink your cell phone bill without compromising your call quality, coverage, or data speeds Lower your Internet and Pay-TV rates while maintaining your current service Reduce your utility bills with simple, energy-efficient solutions Minimize your grocery bills without clipping coupons or looking through sales flyers Save time and money by getting your prescription drugs delivered to your front door Slash the cost of automotive maintenance and repairs without getting your hands dirty See movies at nationwide cinemas, any time of day, for matinee prices Acquire discounted tickets to concerts, sporting events, and live theater Find the absolute lowest rates for airline tickets, hotel reservations, and car rentals "Effortless Savings is a practical manual on frugality and building savings. Richard's ideas are easy to read and even easier to apply. His end of chapter action points give readers an understandable road map to reaching their financial goals. This book isn't about complex formulas and calculations; it's about evaluating your time and using it to maximize your savings." Steve & Annette Economides New York Times best-selling authors America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money "Effortless Savings is also effortless reading, a light and breezy guidebook that can yield weighty results. Richard Syrop's tips often go beyond the usual which led me to highlighting ideas on nearly every page. Short but sweet, "Effortless Savings" will galvanize you to make numerous and painless spending cuts and live more abundantly." Lorilee Craker New York Times best-selling author Money Secrets of the Amish "Effortless Savings is full of tips that everyday people with regular expenses can begin using right away. This book is not for the black belt frugalistas who can squeeze each penny until it screams for mercy, choosing to live without internet or cell phones....this book is for the person with regular family-style expenses who wants to cut their telecom bills in half." Deborah Taylor-Hough Author of Frugal Living for Dummies(r) "Richard Syrop's book is absolutely the real thing! It's practical, simple, easy to read, and it definitely delivers. Open this book to any page and the advice given will be sound, easily-applied and effortlessly life-changing. Buy this book, and then get out your yellow marker!" JoAnneh Nagler Author of The Debt-Free Spending Plan "Chock full of money-saving ideas, Effortless Savings pays for itself before you finish the first chapter. A great guide for any cost-conscious consumer. Syrop's meticulously researched book makes saving easy." Jon Yates Author of What's Your Problem? "Effortless Savings is the economic Swiss Army knife you've been looking for. This easy to read savings manifesto will help you reclaim the power in your relationships with service providers, painlessly change your habits, and put a few more bills back in your wallet. An authentic life-hackers guide to the savings universe." Christopher Greenslate Co-author of On a Dollar a Day "

*UPDATED 2017 EDITION* New York Times bestseller! No money? No problem. You can start packing your bags for that trip you’ve been dreaming a lifetime about. For more than half a decade, Matt Kepnes (aka Nomadic Matt) has been showing readers of his enormously popular travel blog that traveling isn’t expensive and that it’s affordable to all. He proves that as long as you think out of the box and travel like locals, your trip doesn’t have to break your bank, nor do you need to give up luxury. How to Travel the World on $50 a Day reveals Nomadic Matt’s tips, tricks, and secrets to comfortable budget travel based on his experience traveling the world without giving up the sushi meals and comfortable beds he enjoys. Offering a blend of advice ranging from travel hacking to smart banking, you’ll learn how to: * Avoid paying bank fees anywhere in the world * Earn thousands of free frequent flyer points * Find discount travel cards that can save on hostels, tours, and transportation * Get cheap (or free) plane tickets Whether it’s a two-week, two-month, or two-year trip, Nomadic Matt shows you how to stretch your money further so you can travel cheaper, smarter, and longer.