Everyday Cheapskate's Greatest Tips

by Mary Hunt

From Mary Hunt comes a collection of tips on saving money and time in the areas of home, auto, travel, clothing, cooking, shopping, finance, kitchen, gifts, special occasions, kids, yard and garden, laundry, health, organizing and more. It contains sound advice for getting out of debt, managing money, curbing spending, finding creative solutions, and “bringing dignity to the art of living below your means.”

Genres: Nonfiction, Finance, Money

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[DelGal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was packed full of great tips, good tips, and even some a bit silly too for smart living without blowing wads of cash and putting yourself into debt. Slowing down and taking your time to think of new ways to live, spend and save takes a bit of time, but it's worth it in the end when you find yourself in the category of people who are not ridiculously in debt and crying MERCY! HELP! because they're thousands of dollars in debt.
Only thing I believe you can't be cheap on is this book and only get it from your library, because you won't remember all the good suggestions. Pay the money on a used copy of it online instead so you can refer back to it often.

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now this... this was an interesting read. Had a lot of interesting tips for stuff that I have never experienced for would have ever thought of. One that i can think was for ppl with kids in diapers and they have a blowout.. keeping a little ziplock of laundry soap or baking soda or something and just adding water and put the baby soiled clothing in it and it will have a 'prewash' so when you get home you can just pop in in the washer.. anyway.. lots of new info.. but some of it seemed a little too..... well.. stuff i have no need to try.

[Madison Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Borrowed this book from my in-laws and read it on a whim. It’s definitely dated, and it’s easy to see that these are tips from a financially comfortable person looking to save a few bucks, as opposed to real survival strategies for the impoverished. But there were a few helpful tips here and there, and it’s bite-sized and easy to read. Many of the tips are more time-savers than money-savers, but it’s harmless enough.

[Meg Perin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Agree with many other reviews in that some of the tips will cost more money in the end. However, there are some great reminders and a few gems to tuck away and pass along to a friend, child, or relative.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some I already know but most tips are us specific so I may have a hard time finding items in the philippines

[Lilia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some really good tips but much of it was dated (using pantyhose for things?). This is a fairly quick skim.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thinking that I knew most of these tips, I checked it out any way. There were to my surprise many suggestions I had not heard of. The oddest suggestion thats I will probably try, Preperation-H to help remove a ring stuck on my finger. Ideas I can't believe anyone would do...iron used wrapping paper to reuse again or place torn pieces of used brown paper bags and cover with layers of polyurethane to redo a floor. What??????

[Veronica · Rating 4 out of 5]

500 tips to live smart:

like a nasty baked-on casserole dish cleaned easily with used fabric softener sheet and hot water. Soak and food slips off.

WD-40 to clean dry-erase markings from whiteboard.

Baking soda can clean sinks and ring in the tub.

Create pillow cases out of flat bed sheets using commercially made pillow case for pattern.

[Lynn Fero · Rating 5 out of 5]

You don't have to be CHEAP to appreciate this book!! Filled with terrific tips on how to clean things, and just clever all around make your life easier ideas, that save you bucks to boot! (There really were a lot of good ideas in here that I had never heard of before!)

[Eric · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has some helpful tips for saving money, but it also has some 'tips' that are plain and simply wrong- following them will result in spending more money. I think the age is showing on the tips recorded within.

[Laura Stiller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good tips & good to have on hand as a reference book.

[Tammy McHood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent tips for saving money. Some are extreme and some I laughed because I do them.

[Devri · Rating 4 out of 5]

My sister recommended that I read this book. This book is a very fast read. It gives helpful suggestions on saving money day to day. I liked it.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good ideas, but really, nothing earth shattering.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good ideas on how to save money here and there....it adds up!

[Maria (Ri) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just ok. Nothing in here was particularly mind blowing. Some good info, but mostly a rehash of ideas already out there.

[Lorene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent, cost-saving tips for all kinds of activities. I already knew many of them, but it's nice to have them at my fingertips for when my memory fails me! (Now where did I put that book?!!)

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and practical ideas for saving money on just about anything! Finished reading this in under 2 hours, including taking notes.

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love this book so far. I can't seem to put it down.

[Chad · Rating 2 out of 5]

Most of the tips are underwhelming. There are a few that are worthwhile but hardly worth a whole book.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has a lot of good ideas to use.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting tips, but many are repeated from one page to the next with a slightly different spin to them. Coffee table book have around to reference for DIY.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the way it was written in little paragraphs and i learned a few new tips to save money

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

The one tip I will try is using a pillow case to clean ceiling fans. I hate the way the gunk ends up everywhere!