Waste Not Want Not

Living within one's means and topics of personal responsibility have been common publishing themes lately in business books. Books on raking in millions through real estate investing...not so much....

Stop Acting Rich by Thomas J Stanley 332.024 STA
You would think that our wastrel ways are over, we're erasing debt, and stocking up on savings. The reality is that not only are we spenders who barely understand the concept of frugality, we are big spenders on expensive elite brands, and we do it in an attempt to emulate the rich people we see on television, in magazines, and down the street. The recession may have caused us to take a breather, but every indication is that we will pick up right where we left off when gentler economic winds blow again. -publisher marketing

Be Thrifty by Pia Catton 332 area --On Order, click link above to place hold

"Be Thrifty" is not about being cheap; it's about being smart and self-sufficient. Drawing on the work of experts in every field, it shows how to cut food bills, credit card debt, and even cut hair to save money.

Suddenly Frugal by Leah Ingram 332 area -- On Order -- click link to place hold

A guide to 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 actionaand 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.

The New Frugality by Chris Farrell 332.024 FAR

Drawing on his expertise as a financial reporter and his years of conversations with his public radio listeners, he provides down-to-earth, practical advice for every aspect of your financial life, including:
- how to always maintain a "margin of safety" in your spending
- the frugal home: renting vs. owning
- the two best ways to save for college
- wise debt vs. foolish debt
- why giving your money away can be "newly frugal"

Wealth Watchers by Alice Wood 332.024 WOO

Ten years ago, Alice Wood was living a normal life, balancing her career, family, and finances with con dence. Having grown up with a father who was a bank president from the pre-branch banking era and a mother who was influenced by the Great Depression, Alice learned prudence and financial responsibility at home. After an injury, Alice encountered many new challenges; for the first time in her life she was overweight and in serious debt. Weight Watchers(R) allowed Alice to lose the weight and keep it off. Inspired by Weight Watchers'(R) daily discipline of journaling and the principle of group accountability, she decided to create a new and radically simple program to reclaim her financial stability. She called it Wealth Watchers. This simple program enabled her to meet her own financial goals and soon was helping thousands of others to do the same.