Best "Frugal" book I own...

**i.m.cheap** · 01-17-2007, 11:02 AM

I just want to recommend this book - Reader's Digest "Penny Pincher's Almanac" edited by Don Earnest. I own a whole bookshelf of frugal books, including the complete Tightwad Gazette, but this book it my favorite! I received my copy free as a rebate deal, but this is a FANTASTIC book. I have used it a lot. Easy to read, I love the layout, I just can not recommend this book highly enough! I just saw a copy for sale on ebay, here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MakeTrack=true

You might also be able to get it from the Reader's Digest website at: www.rd.com

**i.m.cheap** · 01-17-2007, 11:07 AM

Yes, I just checked the Reader's Digest Store on-line, and they have it too! It is even half price! Here is a direct link:
http://www.rdstore.com/product_detail.cfm?pid=2315&seo=Reference/Penny_Pincher's_Almanac

**i.m.cheap** · 01-17-2007, 11:08 AM

I don't know why my link did not work? Oh well, you can copy and paste that one to your web browser.

**3-boys-4-me** · 01-17-2007, 11:13 AM

Thanks for sharing. It sounds like a great book. I checked Amazon and they have it as well, for $10.85. I guess there's a pocket version that comes out on the 18th. You can pre-order it now from Amazon for $7.99

**frugalwanttobe** · 01-17-2007, 12:08 PM

I put a request in at my library to get the Penny Pincher's Almanac. Frugal, frugal me or at least trying to be. If I really like the book I will buy it.

Thank you for letting me know about this book.

**danni** · 01-17-2007, 12:27 PM

I'm going to see if they have it at the library too. Thanks for the info.

**bumplett** · 01-17-2007, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by frugalwanttobe

I put a request in at my library to get the Penny Pincher's Almanac. Frugal, frugal me or at least trying to be. If I really like the book I will buy it.

Thank you for letting me know about this book.

same here - I love to have a chance to look them over before I buy -

**Marie78** · 01-17-2007, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the book idea, I'll keep a look out on my travels for it!

**JustJoy** · 01-17-2007, 02:45 PM

BookCloseouts.com has it for $7.99

**baxjul** · 01-17-2007, 05:09 PM

I have that book also, and it really is great!

**marie_squared** · 01-17-2007, 05:29 PM

im reading the twg for the first time right now and im loving it, and if you think this one is even better than ive gotta give it a read. just put it on interlibrary request and im excited about it!!

**brenda67** · 01-17-2007, 07:28 PM

Thanks Deb...I just bought mine from Amazon.Com for under $4.00 used..I can't wait to read it...

**AheeK** · 01-17-2007, 09:00 PM

Sounds like an awesome book...Reader's Digest can usually be counted on to have good advice. My parents have several of their books and they're all great.

**nuisance26** · 01-17-2007, 10:05 PM

~Hey, I just bought a used hardcover on Amazon too, $4 shipping included! I'm pretty sure I'll find some ideas that'll save me $4. Thanks for the tip!~

**i.m.cheap** · 01-17-2007, 10:27 PM

I got mine free just for sending in a UPC code from Scott's Toilet Paper. Hardcover, too! Easiest refund I ever did. It didn't even require a form or a cash register receipt. I already had the TP in my stockpile when I read about the free book online. I just cut the UPC from the TP I already had, and sent it off with my name and address, and they sent me this really cool book! This was about a year ago, not a current offer. I was surprised at how nice the book was when I received it. It is worth paying for, especially if you can get it for $4.00.