Comments on: Book Review And Giveaway: “Secrets Of A Stingy Scoundrel”

By: Dollars Not Debt

Dollars Not Debt — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:49:59 +0000

There is a big difference between being cheap and being wise. Cheap is a turn-off while wise = frugal/smart/conscious. Don't get caught up in the cheap mode. Take advantage of the wise/frugal/smart/conscious situations to prosper. Dollars Not debt .-= Dollars Not Debt´s last blog ..Do You Want to Be Wealthy? Three Very Simple Rules to Make You Rich =-.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:46:08 +0000

I’ve flipped through that book in the store – it’s pretty hilarious. Some tips are too over the top for my taste, but there are some good ones in there. And plenty of things to make you chuckle. :)

By: admin

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:02:00 +0000

@thriftygal You're right! BBB expects all customers to use the 20% off coupon, so they've just built it in their business model and jacked up prices. That said, there are some reasonable things they still sell that coupons could be worth it. The $299 Roomba I bought wasn't one of them! @Monevator You're right mate. Sorry for tricking you. I don't think the publishers will send to the UK. But not to worry though, I hear bonuses are coming in now at all the major investment banks, and since you're gov't is implementing a 50% bonus tax on anything over 40K, the people of england must be having a jolly ol time! Actually, do you know if the 50% bonus is tax is on top of a normal tax they are paying? Or, did the gov't just raise the tax from the normal 30% tax they would have paid to 50%, so the marginal tax is simply 20% X whatever? @Phil Villarreal Sounds good man. Next time, write the relationship chapter book in secret from the wife, and go nuts!

By: Monevator

Monevator — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:07:07 +0000

Oops, I didn’t think I’d qualify, given the post distance!

My ethically dubious tip is avoid paying for a Financial Times subscription by instead deleting cookies on your machine, which means you can keep reading for free without paying the megabucks monthly bill! (Normally you can only read 2 free articles a month).

Okay, you have to be nerdy enough to want to read the Financial Times first… ;)
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By: Phil Villarreal

Phil Villarreal — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:29:54 +0000

@admin Really there should be an entire book written about how to save money on relationships. Of course, so much of the economy is driven by unneeded boyfriend-girlfriend spending that it would probably collapse if that book were written and widely read. Which means things would pretty much be the way they are right now. .-= Phil Villarreal´s last blog ..In The Land Of Spooning =-.

By: thriftygal

thriftygal — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:29:30 +0000

@admin: No I really am a scoundrel because if you give your expired coupons to the checkout guy at my bulk store, he won’t accept it! And bed bath and beyond is notorious for their 20% off coupons. I don’t even collect them anymore. My guess is that they mark up everthing by 20%.

@Little House: Another reason besides the year round sun to move to the Golden State! :)

@David: I remember reading somewhere that for lunch some cheapo takes his kids to the stores where they give out samples on weekends!
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By: admin

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:36:26 +0000

@Little House Wait, really, coupons don't expire?? Why does my Bed, Bath, and Beyond coupon have expiration dates? Is what they are doing illegal? @david @ MBA briefs HAHAHA, nice. Another benefit of having kids. Actually, NOW I know why the Airport Security frisks kids... cuz of parents like you! @LeanLifeCoach I agree. Good thing Jeff is busy doing his own thing and hasn't read this post yet. Jeff, no tip fo u! j/k.