Jerry Baker's It Pays to Be Cheap!: 1,973 of the Niftiest, Swiftiest, and Thriftiest Secrets on Earth for Spendin' Less and Savin' More on . . . Food, ... Everything!

by Jerry Baker

Fun and innovative ways to save money on items such as groceries, electronics, pet care, travel, and clothing are revealed in this indispensable savings handbook. Features such as "Online Steals & Deals," "Bargain Alerts," and "Fantastic Formulas" uncover easy ways for anyone to become a thrift expert without sacrificing personal pleasures or undergoing excessive belt-tightening. Money-saving ideas for cutting pet food bills by 25 percent, flying major airlines for free, and creating an automatic plant-watering system are included, as well as tips on how to unclutter cabinets; make simple health and beauty tonics; create eco-friendly, multipurpose cleaning supplies; save a bundle on home repairs; and snag free tickets to concerts, museums, and sporting events.

Genres: Finance

384 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2002

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ideas on saving money as well as recipes for homemade cleaners, beauty products, etc.

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got this at the library and would not want to pay for it. For certain.I really have used his gardening book I have, but this was just repetitious and common sense with what I already know.For me I would give it a one, but for someone that is beginning with this type of life , it may garner a 2 or 3. I found it droll and unhelpful. Things I already knew.

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

nothing I don't already do, coupons, thrift stores, don't hord and energy saving appliances. Some good cleaning tips in it.

[Michael Pease]

It was ok