If you are one of many who has resolved to spend money more wisely and cut back on frivolous spending then you may appreciate some guidance. Here are 4 books that promise to help you save money with practical and easy to follow advice.
Living Well in a Down Economy for Dummies by Tracy L. Barr, Wiley Publishing.
This is a mini guide that contains 125 cost-saving tips, tricks and smart solutions to help ride out the economic downturn. From practical tips to reduce utility bills and decorate on a dime to ways for expanding your wardrobe and bumping up your take home pay. It covers every imaginable financial angle.
Thrifty: Living the Frugal Life with Style by Marjorie Harris, House of Anansi Press
Marjory Harris is a columnist with the Canadian newspaper, Globe and Mail. She uses humour and practical advice to flog the benefits of living a thrifty life. Her advice ranges from how to be a frugal foodie by buying only what is in season and cooking from scratch to cleaning our houses with the four basics (baking soda, white vinegar, borax and water.
"Money is partly the subject of the book. But it's more about what smart people do with it, how they use it wisely and make very little go a long way. It's about finding pleasure in small economics and the large idea that come to fruition with attention to details."
The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More and Live Better by Chris Farrell, Bloomsbury Press.
According to this how-to book, the new way of being frugal "doesn't mean old fashioned penny pinching. It means spending your money on quality instead of quantity-buying the best you can afford but the least you need."
Author Chris Farrell explains how to put this advice into practice by relating stories from his childhood, and history lessons to explain the transformation of how we spend, save and splurge.
Earn, Spend, Save: The savvy guide to a richer, smarter, debt-free life by Kira Vermond, Rogers Publishing Limited
"Say goodbye to debt, boost your income, plan for retirement and manage your money like a pro." Kira Vermond who is a financial columnist for Canada's Chatelaine magazine, covers a lot of ground in this guide to financial wellness aimed at women.
Each chapter begins with a story about financial problem- be it about a couple on the verge of bankruptcy or a young executive overburdened with debt- and offers suggestions on how they could resolve the issue. There are also tips on how to buy a new home and the benefits of preparing a pre-nuptial agreement.
