Free Sample Ideas from "The Money Saving Idea Book"
Below are free sample ideas from "The Money-Saving Idea Book."
The book contains over 250 ideas, and the extensive index provides over 900 page references, making it easy to find a given topic.
These are practical, down-to-Earth ideas. Many of them are suitable for anyone; some will only appeal to very frugal people. Note that in the ideas below, only the main point is shown. Actual entries in the book often provide more detail.
To learn more, please click on "The Money-Saving Idea Book" on the menu at left.
The book contains over 250 ideas, and the extensive index provides over 900 page references, making it easy to find a given topic.
These are practical, down-to-Earth ideas. Many of them are suitable for anyone; some will only appeal to very frugal people. Note that in the ideas below, only the main point is shown. Actual entries in the book often provide more detail.
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Idea #43:
At restaurants, consider asking for ice water, which usually is free or nearly free. At restaurants that offer "take-out" service, consider buying only food (no drink) and eating it at home...
Idea #149:
Treat "junk mail" sales pitches with skepticism, or even suspicion. With few exceptions, companies sending you this mail are spending a lot on postage, envelopes, marketing research, etc. They pass these costs on to you...
Idea #166:
For those who want to visit national parks in the United States, the National Park Service (http://www.nps.gov) offers savings through the "America the Beautiful" program, which allows many visits for a flat fee...
Idea #209:
Look for “motivated sellers,” especially on big-ticket items like cars. (A motivated seller is someone with a special reason for wanting to sell.) Examples: the seller is unable to make their loan payments or the seller indicates that they “must” have a newer, better or faster car.
Idea #251:
Occasionally, try to look at any money difficulties you might have from a "fresh perspective." In other words, if you have a nagging financial problem of some kind, try to look at it in a new way. As an example, if you have trouble paying your housing costs, it's possible that: (1) you have a spare room that's rentable, (2) you could afford your housing costs if your utility bills were lower, or (3) you simply can't afford to live where you're living.
