Too many people believe that being a "cheapskate" entails painful deprivation. Yet Jeff Yeager shows how being frugal is actually a liberating state of being that can help level out life's economic bumps. He gives personal anecdotes from individuals he met while on his book tour. Some are able to retire early, some pay cash for their cars and one even got her home for free! This is the mindset of "make it do, make it last or do without". The exact opposite of America's consumer mentality with people buying bigger and bigger homes and incurring ever increasing debt. He asks readers to consider the huge sound of debt sucking away their income and why it's imperative to get rid of it and avoid it as much as possible. Get a copy of this book (at your local library because then it's free). Although the book is worth it's price just to obtain the many web link resources that he mentions. I found this book to be very helpful. Its not for those who need a specific plan or budget tool to pay down existing debt, but good for those who could use the reminder that things don't make us happy.This book has helped me with sharing various tips on how to save money, keep more in my pocket and be more strategic with where my money is spent. Overall I would say this is a fun, entertaining read that has helped me in my quest to remember how to waste less, live on less and be happier by spending less.
This was a very good personal finance book, encouraging people to live within their means.
—akhiscock
Preaching to the choir. I do wonder what non-cheapskates think of this book.
—thanu
Average content for these types of books, with a smidge of humor.
—Mbemery94
Not worth your time
—bbygrl09
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—bella
