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Live the Good Life on Less Money and Living Cheaply

Learn to Live Frugally, Save Money, Live on a Budget, Be a Tightwad, Hoard your Cash, Save a Buck, Pinch a Penny, Stretch Dollar, Live Cheaply or whatever else you might like to call it.

This page is about finding resources, ideas, products, links and more to live on less money and have a happy life without over-spending.

Survive the Recession / Depression / Economic Crisis in style!

The Very Best Money Saving Book of All Time!
Other Tightwad Gazette Books by Amy Dacyczyn
Cool TIghtwad Quote
Clark Howard is a Great Money Saver!
Cool Links
Dave Ramsey
Frugal and/or Money-Saving ARTICLES
Grocery Store Discount Links
Discount and Deals Websites
Say hi and maybe leave your Tightwad Tips!

The Very Best Money Saving Book of All Time!

EVERY FRUGAL HOUSEHOLD NEEDS THIS BOOK!

The Complete Tightwad Gazette

by: Amy Dacyczyn

Amazon Price: $11.00 (as of 05/26/2012)
List Price: $22.95
Used Price: $4.68

This is a great book! It is a combination of The Tightwad Gazette Books I, II, and III. You WILL save more money if you use some of the tips in this book - easily MUCH more than the cost of the book! Click through and buy it used and save even more!

Other Tightwad Gazette Books by Amy Dacyczyn

Cool TIghtwad Quote

"The safest way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket book."

-Frank McKinney Hubbard

Clark Howard is a Great Money Saver!

You can learn so much about money with Clark Howard, who has been on the radio and TV for years giving great financial advice! He's terrific and has a fun sense of humor too.

ALSO VISIT CLARK HOWARD ONLINE FOR FREE AT www.clarkhoward.com

Cool Links

Get $5 off your first order (of any size) at www.iHerb.com herbal & health products store with this coupon code: BIG319
This is a great online store with a large online catalog. Cheap shipping and free samples (click on the samples link and add them to your order) with your order too!

Dave Ramsey

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

by: Dave Ramsey

Amazon Price: $3.88 (as of 05/26/2012)
List Price: $24.99
Used Price: $0.14

Dave Ramsey is THE expert on helping people get out of debt. Fabulous book!

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Frugal and/or Money-Saving ARTICLES

Smithsonian Free Day 2009 & Kids' Cheap Deals: Information about September 26, 2009 Free Smithsonian Admission Day - Also other Low Cost Offers for Museums, Cultural Events, Art Exhibits & More
Free St. Patrick's Day Party Printables for Kids: St. Paddy's Day Coloring Pages & Fun Ideas for Children's Parties: How to use free online St. Patrick's Day printable pages for Irish theme invitations, fun kids' party games & Ireland themed crafts. Cheap party planning ideas for kids.

Grocery Store Discount Links

Many have Online Coupons and Specials!

Safeway - Weekly Specials: Check out Safeway Grocery Store's Weekly Deals Online. Download coupons too!

Discount and Deals Websites

Retail Me Not Discounts, Coupons, and Shopping Codes: Check this site before you buy anything (especially online!) for discount codes, deals and coupons! I love this site. You can also share deals you find!
Family Days Out for Less than £50: Bargain child and family activities, gifts and days out around the United Kingdom!

Say hi and maybe leave your Tightwad Tips!

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goldenrulecomics Feb 12, 2012 @ 9:01 pm | delete

I love the Tightwad Gazette. I've been using it for decades. Really good advice.

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COUNTRYLUTHIER Sep 26, 2011 @ 7:44 pm | delete

Looking to shout those workd "I'm debt free in the next 18 months or so! Stay tuned. Thanks for sharing a great lens.

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CosmeticMom Oct 17, 2010 @ 7:53 pm | delete

I'm debt FREE!!! Thanks to Dave Ramsey! His steps work, they really work!

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howdoyouspellstupid Oct 8, 2010 @ 7:51 pm | delete

Very nice!! I'm a tightwad college student... I eat ramen, get my books at the library, and clip coupons!! Thanks for the great lens.