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The Tightwad Gazette : Promoting Thrift As a Viable Alternative Lifestyle by Amy Dacyczyn (1992, Trade Paperback)

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This book is a practical guide on promoting thrift as a viable lifestyle alternative. The Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn is a 307-page paperback book published by Random House Publishing Group in 1992. It is suitable for those who want to learn personal finance and money management in a simple and effective way. The book is filled with self-help and business & economics tips and tricks that can help anyone, regardless of their background, to save money and live frugally. It is written in English and weighs 1 lb, with dimensions of 9.2in. x 7.3in. x 0.8in. The book is categorized under "Books & Magazines" and "Books" and is not a textbook.

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Having discovered that frugality is good for the bank account and the environment, Amy Dacyczyn started a newsletter for skinflints in 1989. Within a year, 50,000 cheapskates had subscribed to The Tightwad Gazette. Now Amy has collected all her wisdom into a book, and it's as good a deal as you'll find in these inflationary times. Line drawings.

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
067974388x
ISBN-13
9780679743880
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038737994

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Book Title
Tightwad Gazette : Promoting Thrift As a Viable Alternative Lifestyle
Author
Amy Dacyczyn
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Personal Finance / Money Management, General, Personal Finance / General
Publication Year
1992
Genre
Self-Help, Business & Economics
Number of Pages
307 Pages

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Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
7.3in
Item Weight
13.6 Oz

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Lccn
92-022876

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4 out of 5 stars
by cecildemaySep 13, 2011
USEFUL IDEAS
I ENJOYED THE BOOK FOR THE MOST PART. ACCORDING TO THE AUTHOR, THE WAY TO THE BEING THE BEST DUMPSTER DIVER IS EMBELLISHMENT AND STRETCHING THE TRUTH ABOUT CERTAIN THINGS. I, PERSONALLY, CANNOT DO THIS BUT I DID LIKE THE PARTS ABOUT 'FOUND' MATERIALS AND SUCH. I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY SOCIETY PUTS SUCH A STIGMA ON USED ITEMS---IT'S LIKE IF IT ISN'T NEW THEN IT'S NO GOOD. OBVIOUSLY THESE FOLKS HAVE NEVER HAD TO GO THRU A SEVERE DEPRESSION OR RECESSION WHERE EVERYTHING COUNTED FOR SOMETHING! THERE ARE SOME GOOD IDEAS PRESENTED FOR YOU TO PERUSE.
5 out of 5 stars
by lynptrsnMay 24, 2020
Frugal doesn't mean being miserly! GREAT BOOKS!
Best books on Thrift and Creativity to keep you going! Frugal doesn't mean miserly and the end result of being frugal and saving is having enough when you need it for other things. A fan of the author's work for years!
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5 out of 5 stars
by happygirl*2010Sep 15, 2020
Recommend for all mothers who want to "earn" more by becoming a stay at home mom and focusing on thrift, fun and family time.
I Love this book! It's a True Classic. Lots of money saving ideas that are useful for any family.
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5 out of 5 stars
by jskell911Jun 27, 2006
Great Ideas if You Can Pick and Choose
I really liked this book for it's back to basics fundamentals. It's goal is obviously to teach others how to lower their costs. But, the part I really liked is how it showed you that simplifying your life and making some very common sense decisions does not mean you have to suffer a life of have nots. Ms. Dacyczyn shows us how her family and others like her's have trived with this lifestyle. Many of the ideas are extremely eco-friendly as well. Now, I will admit, there were a few items in there that I just KNEW I would draw the line at! And yes, some were a bit outdated. But, as I said, if you care to pick and choose which ideas will work for you, then it's a great book!
5 out of 5 stars
by newtierunJul 12, 2008
A return to the Basics
The older I become the more "old ways" seem to be the best. Early in my married life I practiced many financial and ecological techniques which allowed us to live a "less is more" lifestyle. We are looking towards retirement, and a review of the practices which we could put in place to allow us to maximize our resources seemed like a great idea. Thank you Ebay for providing a way to rediscover the joys of recycling even the books we read. The Tightwad Gazette is a valuable resource which I was able to acquire at a "frugal" price. I recommend this site to all.

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Frugal doesn't mean being miserly! GREAT BOOKS!

Recommend for all mothers who want to "earn" more by becoming a stay at home mom and focusing on thrift, fun and family time.

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