Stretch that Teacher’s Salary Even Further with this Stylish New Budget Book
May 18, 2009 by Myscha Theriault
Wise Bread Book
We all know classroom teaching isn’t exactly a big money profession. The constant supplementing of classroom materials many of us do cuts into take home pay even further. Tired of feeling like a pauper after all your efforts? Check out this new book by the writers of WiseBread.Com.
10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget is filled with tips and tricks to live an extremely fantastic lifestyle on way less money than you might imagine. A few of the high points?
- An entire section on price breaks and savvy tips for your child’s education.
- Easy to read breakdowns of normally eye-crossing financial planning concepts.
- Fifty ways to get more bang out of your health care buck.
- Twelve ways to live rent and mortgage free.
- Professional grade tips on manicure maintenance.
- Elegant entertainment on a dime.
- Travel tips to see the world for less than it would ever cost you to live at home.
- How to power shop your way to financial independence.
While other budget gurus seem obsessed with the perspective that being on a budget has to be a dreary existence full of self sacrifice, the folks at Wise Bread know that frugality doesn’t have to be dull. It’s entirely possible to live within your means, and do so with serious style. Online shoppers are clearly buying their message. The title shot to Amazon’s number one sales rank in the budget and money management category days before it’s official release date of May 18th. So hop off the boring train and hitch a ride on the Get a Life Express.
Readers of this post have a chance to win a free autographed copy of 10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget. Just leave a comment below telling me why you need / want a copy of this book and you’ll be entered to win. That’s it. I’ll mail the winner (chosen with random integer generator) an autographed copy on my dime. Good luck folks, and don’t forget to check out a few of our other great articles while you’re here. (Must reside in the United States to enter. Contest ends May 31, 2009.)
Disclaimer: This author has several articles published in the aforementioned title.
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About the author…. I am a self confirmed life hacker who has used frugal living and personal finance strategies to focus on early retirement, pursue personal business goals, and achieve debt free living.
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I think I should get an autographed copy because I know how awesome the author is . . . . :-p
I need a copy of this book because my husband and I are trying to revamp our spending habits. We have set some goals and some handy tips from wisebread would be great!
My husband and I are also trying to revamp spending habits and live without in our means – completely credit card free! We’ve worked so hard to pay stuff off and have vowed to never let the debt build up again. I’m a religions wisebread reader and love implementing all the tips!
Congratulations to Jenny, our winner! Jenny, I’ll be emailing you today to double confirm shipping information. You have one week to claim your prize, after which I’ll need to move on to another winner to send the package to. Congratulations, and thanks for participating!