Book Recommendations

[Wendy99]

I love reading books about being frugal, ideas to save money, cooking cheap ideas etc - they keep me motivated. I often see books listed in posts, but then forget where I saw them etc. I was wondering if I could get some recommendations about various books - all in one thread here.

I personally would recommend The Tightwad Gazette, because it gets you in the right frame of mind and makes you realize that it can be done on very little therefore leaving more money for savings / debt.

So what would your recommendations be? (include the author if possible so we can find them)

[bumplett]

oh, this is going to be a great thread!

ok, I'll go first huh?

In no particular order of favorites:

1. ALL 3 Tighwad Gazettes, or just the Complete Tighwad Gazette - by Amy Dacyczyn.

2. Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey

3. Frugal Living for Dummies - Deborah Taylor-Hough

4. Mary Hunt's complete cheapskate

5. Big Book of Bargains - Clark Howard

that's all I can think of for now - I'll try to come up with more....

[Russ]

The richest man in Baylon. I posted a link to read it for free in this thread> The Richest man in Babylon.

[mocha]

Oooh, good thread!

Here are a couple more I don't see listed already (these are more personal finance books than frugal tips, but motivating nonetheless):

The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better by Chris Farrell

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money-That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki

[leighcat]

Miserly Moms- Jonni McCoy
How to Survive without a Salary- Charles Long

[lisaflex]

rich dad poor dad is a great read. to be reread when the feeling arises in my opinion

i just read The Frugal Duchess - not any new tips, but an interesting true read. interesting. read it in one sitting last evening.

the suze orman books are good. she has good tips in them.

[auntie2many]

You can google these authors. They all have good books

Cynthia Yates. She retired about two years ago, so check the library or try online if you want to buy them.

Elly Kay is also a good author.

Pat Edwards writes good books.

Dining on a Dime and Dig Out of Debt both my Kellam pulishing company or try Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper.

I hope that helps.

[lisaflex]

i gotta read miserly moms. like the title

[Preston]

Elizabeth Warren "All Your Worth"

JD Roth "Your money, the missing manual" just released and i've been reading it. It's pretty good.

Debt Proof living - Mary Hunt