{"product_id":"9781444129748","title":"Thrifty Living: Teach Yourself","description":"\u003cp\u003e* Your ultimate guide to a cheaper, happier life, saving money everywhere from credit card bills to transport costs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Goes back to basics, with lots of advice on cleaning your home the old-fashioned way, growing your own vegetables and similar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A light-hearted approach that conceals plenty of practical tips and straightforward advice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* You can either work through the book, or dip in and out at leisure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrifty Living is a comprehensive but flexible guide to how to cut the costs of everyday living, how to save money, and even how to make a few extra pounds. It will allow you to make as many or as few changes as you want to cut back on spending, whether you just want to save a little money or whether you are on an impossibly tight budget. The structure and style of the book is equally flexible, allowing you to either work through step-by-step or to dip in and out of relevant sections when necessary. It covers all areas of spending, from banks and bills to shopping, and offers extra help for non-financial economies, including recycling, cooking and cleaning on a budget. With advice on cutting travel costs, and plenty of tips for cheap days out and sustainable, low-cost things to do, this is the ultimate guide to living a cheap but fulfilling life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOT GOT MUCH TIME?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAUTHOR INSIGHTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTEST YOURSELF\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of thrifty living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTRY THIS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128302321904,"sku":"9781444129748","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781444129748_p0.jpg?v=1763812495","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781444129748","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}