First banks started to wobble, then the stock market crashed. Can it be...a coming recession? If so, what could be better timed than a book on how to live well during a down time.The entire book is an organized plan with how to deal with a recession. First, Barr has you assess your current net worth and shows how to live on a budget. The next section deals with how to get more money: get a better raise, or find a better job, for example.
It's the middle section that deals with how to keep your personal finances in good order and learn to live frugally that most people will find handy. There are tips on insurance, health care, how to best manage your 401(k) and many more. Then come the tips on day to day living. He suggests cheap ways to travel, to save on phone bills and how to throw a party on a budget.
The last section is what to do if the worst happens and your financial ship seems headed for bankruptcy.
A very useful book.
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Get smart about spending and saving -- and ride out a recession!
Looking for practical ways to make every dollar count? This savvy guide gives you expert tips for tightening your belt and saving cash in every area of your life -- from your house and car to dining and entertaining to banking and managing debt. You get realistic solutions for making smarter choices and living well in this time of economic turmoil -- without extraordinary sacrifice!
- Bump up your take-home pay-- spiff up your resume, find a good job fast, explore telecommuting, or start a home-based business
- Get your personal finances in tip-top shape -- create a budget, pay down debt, save on insurance, and protect your retirement funds
- Develop recession-proof habits -- use coupons and rebates, extend the life of your wardrobe, utilize community resources, travel on a budget, and save on utilities and fuel expenses
- Decorate on a dime and entertain on a shoestring -- plan parties, celebrate the holidays, and give gifts without losing your shirt
- Bounce back from bad financial situations -- improve bad credit scores, and negotiate with creditors or the IRS
Open the book and find:
- 125 tips for making changes in your life that allow you to continue to live well
- Ways to stand out on paper and in an interview when looking for a job
- Tips on managing debt -- from working with credit counselors and consolidating your debts to boosting your income
- Smart solutions for weathering financial emergencies, from bankruptcy to foreclosure
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Get smart about spending and saving - and ride out a recession!
Looking for practical ways to make every dollar count? This savvy guide gives you expert tips for tightening your belt and saving cash in every area of your life - from your house and car to dining and entertaining to banking and managing debt. You get realistic solutions for making smarter choices and living well in this time of economic turmoil - without extraordinary sacrifice!
Bump up your take-home pay- spiff up your resumé, find a good job fast, explore telecommuting, or start a home-based business
Get your personal finances in tip-top shape - create a budget, pay down debt, save on insurance, and protect your retirement funds
Develop recession-proof habits - use coupons and rebates, extend the life of your wardrobe, utilize community resources, travel on a budget, and save on utilities and fuel expenses
Decorate on a dime and entertain on a shoestring - plan parties, celebrate the holidays, and give gifts without losing your shirt
Bounce back from bad financial situations - improve bad credit scores, and negotiate with creditors or the IRS
Open the book and find:
125 tips for making changes in your life that allow you to continue to live well
Ways to stand out on paper and in an interview when looking for a job
Tips on managing debt - from working with credit counselors and consolidating your debts to boosting your income
Smart solutions for weathering financial emergencies, from bankruptcy to foreclosure
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