Description
Book Synopsis
Is this the right book for me?
Your ultimate guide to a cheaper, happier life, saving money everywhere from credit card bills to transport costs
- Goes back to basics, with lots of advice on cleaning your home the old-fashioned way, growing your own vegetables and similar
- A light-hearted approach that reveals plenty of practical tips and straightforward advice
- You can either work through the book, or dip in and out at leisure
Thrifty Living is a comprehensive but flexible guide to how to cut the costs of everyday living, how to save money, and even how to make a few extra pounds. It will allow you to make as many or as few changes as you want to cut back on spending, whether you just want to save a little money or whether you are on an impossibly tight budget. The structure and style of the book is equally flexible, allowing you to either work through step-by-step or to dip in and out of relevant sections when necessary. It covers all are
Trade Review
"A wealth of tips and information about making your money go further, reducing bills and making a bit of extra cash." * - Woman Alive *
"This is the ultimate guide to living a cheap but fulfilling life." * - FinanceDaily *
"Barty Phillips' book takes you through her favourite tips to streamline your day-to-day spending' * - Daily Mirror *
Table of Contents
- : acknowledgements
- : introduction
- : ten ways to save money now
- 01: getting the thrifty habit
- 02: know your shopping rights
- 03: thrifty money matters
- 04: beat the bills
- 05: internet know-how
- 06: the fine art of haggling
- 07: thrifty shopping
- 08: reduce, reuse and recycle
- 09: savings on clothes
- 10: saving money on food and drink
- 11: thrift in the home
- 12: economical transport
- 13: thrifty leisure time and holidays
- 14: make the most of the garden
- 15: earn a little something
- : answers to the quick revision tests
- : taking it further
- : index
