Review: Some practical ideas for saving money
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 14, 2013
Author Mike Adams tackles the matter of providing for our wants and needs with thirty tips on how to save money. Some of his tips are really no-brainers (although not necessarily easy to do), but a few aren't so obvious that everyone would think of them. Some of the best tips:* Give up on the lottery. Guilty. Since my state started a lottery, I've spent two dollars a week on a ticket. After fifteen years, that means I've spent more than $1,500 and returned only about $100. If I had only bought some CDs with that money, I'd be a lot better off.* Eat at home, often. Eating out, even at a fast food restaurant, costs a ton of money over a year's time. And it's not always healthy either.* Buy generic products.* Why pay for so many channels on cable or satellite TV - do you really need that many channels?* Use your local library instead of buying so many books.* Pay off credit card bills pronto. The high interest rates will eat you up.* Turn down your thermostat in winter. My wife and I keep it on 69 degrees and wear sweaters or sweatshirts to stay warm in the house.You don't have to make all your changes at once. The author recommends starting simply and implementing changes gradually. The little book has some sound ideas that, if put into practice, could result in some big savings every year.