Cheaper: Insiders' Tips for Saving on Everything

CHEAPER couldn't have come at a better time! This is just the right type of book to read and share with family and friends when it comes to how you can easily deal with the economic trouble we are all facing. Rick and Tom give practical advise and are leading by example. A incredible resource.

This book is for the saver in your household. The authors advise us to haggle when shopping and to shop the store brands. The book advises not to purchase extended warranties. I would add to this a warning about the futility of purchasing any object with too many "bells and whistles". Uncomplicated engineering provides the best value. There are specials for all shoppers. For instance, the month of June provides best buys in electronics and sporting goods. Another piece of advice is to buy what you need and to know where the discount shelves are located in the store of your choice. There are important tips for car owners. Namely, a tune-up is well worth the price. Air filters should be changed routinely. Drivers should keep the speed limit at 55 MPH in order to save gas costs. Finally, the problem with new cars is that there is no car history per se. The authors provide some good energy tips. For instance, home-made storm windows should be installed to save energy. Exterior walls should be well insulated. Home caulking can save many hundreds of dollars. With regard to health care, the authors advise us to increase the deductible to lower the health care premium. In addition, we should pay a flat rate for long distance service. The work is excellent for household budgeting purposes.